Despite a period of calm weather in the southeastern U.S. following a series of damaging storms, forecasters are warning that the 2024 hurricane season is not over yet. The season, which officially ends on November 30, may see tropical development stretching into December. Predictions suggest the possibility of additional named storms, with the next names on the list being Patty and Rafael.
Currently, the Atlantic region is quiet with no cyclones, but there is a potential for a system developing in the Caribbean with a chance of becoming a tropical depression by the end of the week. This system could impact Florida and the Carolinas. Another area east-southeast of Florida also has a low chance of development. Florida and other states in the region are vulnerable due to multiple hits this season.
Conditions such as low wind shear and warm water in the Atlantic provide a favorable environment for the formation of tropical depressions, storms, or hurricanes. This, coupled with the historically active hurricane season, indicates the possibility of further storm developments in the coming weeks.
Overall, forecasters are urging residents in the southeastern U.S. to stay prepared and vigilant for potential tropical impacts before the end of the hurricane season. They advise taking necessary precautions and being aware of the risks, such as widespread downpours, mudslides, and flash flooding, even in the absence of a named tropical storm.
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