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Pair Of Tropical Systems Threaten To Become Next Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Pair Of Tropical Systems Threaten To Become Next Named Storm Of Hurricane Season
Pair Of Tropical Systems Threaten To Become Next Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Forecasters are monitoring a pair of systems in the tropics that could develop into named storms. One system, called Invest 94L, is now in the Central Atlantic, and expected to pass near the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Friday, Oct. 18, and then move toward the Turks and Caicos or the Dominican Republic this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. There's a chance it could strengthen as it enters warmer waters. "It is possible the rainstorm goes on to become the next depression and named storm of the 2024 Atlantic season," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex  DaS…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Tropical System In Atlantic Being Watched By Forecasters New Tropical System In Atlantic Being Watched By Forecasters
New Tropical System In Atlantic Being Watched By Forecasters Forecasters are monitoring a new system in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. It's located a few hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands in West Africa. "This system is forecast to move generally westward to west-southwestward," according to the National Hurricane Center, "and environmental conditions could become more favorable for gradual development by the middle to latter part of this week.  "A tropical depression could form as the system begins moving west-northwestward and approaches or moves near the Leeward Islands by the end of this …

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by Joe Lombardi
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State Of Preparedness Declared In Maryland In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby State Of Preparedness Declared In Maryland In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby
State Of Preparedness Declared In Maryland In Advance Of Tropical Storm Debby Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness as possibly wicked weather continues to head toward the region with Tropical Storm Debby continuing to move north up the coast. On Tuesday, while acknowledging "the path is still uncertain," Moore cited "possible effects on Maryland could include heavy rain and winds, inland and tidal flooding," while making the declaration. During a State of Preparedness, officials say that is allows the state to enhance its ability to respond swiftly and effectively to potential hazards and threats in advance of an actual disaster. The ord…

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