Florida has recently been hit by two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Now, there is concern about the potential impact of another storm on the horizon. As Hurricane Milton approaches the west coast of Florida, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is keeping an eye on a tropical development that could potentially become Hurricane Nadine if it strengthens.
Prior to Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Tampa, officials issued evacuation warnings for several counties, including Citrus, Collier, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota. While Orlando did not face mandatory evacuations, popular tourist destinations like Walt Disney World and the city’s airport announced temporary closures in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
As of now, the tropical system is known as Invest 93L. If it continues to develop, it will be named Tropical Storm Nadine, with the potential to intensify into a hurricane. Despite weakening in the southern Atlantic Ocean, there is a possibility that Invest 93L could strengthen into Hurricane Nadine following the impact of Hurricane Milton on Florida.
The current path of the tropical system is situated off the east coast of Florida. The NHC has indicated that the upper-level winds surrounding Nadine are expected to become too strong for further development, leading to the dissipation of the system. While environmental conditions may not be highly favorable for additional development, there is a chance of a short-lived tropical or subtropical storm forming as the system moves northeastward to east-northeastward at a speed of around 15 mph.
If Invest 93L does evolve into Hurricane Nadine, Florida could face additional challenges and damages. Hurricane Milton is anticipated to bring about widespread power outages and significant destruction due to its powerful winds. The storm has fluctuated between Category 4 and Category 5 statuses multiple times before making landfall, accompanied by the formation of several tornadoes across Florida in the hours leading up to the impact.
As residents and authorities in Florida continue to monitor the situation, the potential threat of Hurricane Nadine underscores the importance of preparedness and vigilance in the face of unpredictable tropical weather systems. Stay tuned for further updates and advisories from the NHC and local authorities to ensure safety and readiness in the event of any future developments.