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Tropical Storm Claudette Now Over Atlantic Ocean
June 21, 2021
THIS IS A NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 12PM DST, MONDAY, 21ST JUNE, 2021.
…CLAUDETTE NOW LOCATED OVER THE WESTERN ATLANTIC OCEAN MOVING AWAY FROM THE UNITED STATES…
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Tropical Storm Claudette Update
June 21, 2021
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM CLAUDETTE ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION, AT 6:00 AM MONDAY 21ST, JUNE 2021.
…CLAUDETTE REACHES TROPICAL STORM STRENGTH AGIN …
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Three
June 18, 2021
NEWS ITEM ON POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE THREE, ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE SECTION AT 6AM EDT, FRIDAY 18THJUNE 2021.
...POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE THREE EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLOODING TO THE NORTHERN GULF COAST STARTING LATER TODAY...
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Tropial Storm Bill
June 15, 2021
NEWS ITEM ON TROPICAL STORM BILL ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FORECAST OFFICE AT 6 AM EDT, TUESDAY 15THJUNE 2021.
...BILL STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...
...EXPECTED TO BE A SHORT-LIVED TROPICAL STORM...
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ICB report: $1.8 billion in Dorian claims paid so far
March 08, 2021
Insurers have paid $1.8 billion in claims from reported losses following Hurricane Dorian, according to the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas’ (ICB) Annual Plan for 2021. By September 2020, the number of claims had grown to 14,157 with losses at $2.1 billion.
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More Hurricane News
There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
June 24, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:19:21 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
June 24, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 242319
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
A strong tropical wave located over the far eastern Atlantic off
the African coast is producing a broad area of showers and a few
thunderstorms. As the system moves west-northwestward into the
central Atlantic Ocean during the next few days, conditions appear
only marginally conducive for development due to relatively cool
ocean temperatures. However, some development of this system is
still possible by early next week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.
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Forecaster Pasch
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
June 24, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:58:12 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
June 24, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 241753
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 PM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
A strong tropical wave located over the far east Atlantic off the
African coast is producing a broad area of showers and
thunderstorms. As the system moves west-northwestward into the
central Atlantic Ocean, conditions appear only marginally conducive
for development due to relatively cool ocean temperatures. However,
a small tropical depression could still form by early next week.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.
Recent satellite-derived surface winds indicate that the small area
of low pressure located about 100 m...
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
June 24, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:24:33 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
June 24, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 241124
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity is decreasing this
morning to the east of a small area of low pressure located more
than 100 miles east-southeast of Barbados. Increasing upper-level
winds are likely to prevent further development of this system
during the next couple of days while it moves west-northwestward at
about 10 mph. This disturbance could produce increased shower
activity and some gusty winds while moving across the Lesser
Antilles over the next couple of days.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...10 percent.
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
June 24, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:12:23 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
June 24, 2021
863
ABNT20 KNHC 240511
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Thu Jun 24 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity continues to the east
of a small area of low pressure located about 200 miles east of
Barbados. Increasing upper-level winds are likely to prevent
further development of this system during the next couple of days
while it moves west-northwestward at about 10 mph. This disturbance
could produce increased shower activity and some gusty winds when it
moves across the Lesser Antilles on Friday.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...10 percent.
A strong tropical wave is expected to emerge off ...
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There are no tropical cyclones at this time.
June 23, 2021
No tropical cyclones as of Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:28:58 GMT
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Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
June 23, 2021
000
ABNT20 KNHC 232328
TWOAT
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Shower and thunderstorm activity has increased a little bit during
the past several hours to the east of a small area of low pressure
located a couple of hundred miles east of Barbados. However,
increasing upper-level winds are likely to prevent further
development of this system while it moves west-northwestward at
about 10 mph. This disturbance could produce increased shower
activity and some gusty winds when it moves across the Lesser
Antilles on Friday.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...10 percent.
A strong tropical wave is ...
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Tips on preparing your home for a storm
- Clear away any debris in your yard and bring any loose items such as patio furniture inside or anchor them securely
- Trim trees
- Repair any leaks or damaged areas of your roof
- Clean your gutters and clear any drains
- Prepare shutters or plywood to cover all windows
- Prepare sandbags for use at entryways to help keep out potential floodwater
- Clean out your freezer and refrigerator removing all perishable items. Turn the refrigerator on MAXIMUM COLD and open as little as possible
- Close and secure all propane tanks
- Fill your tub and other bottles with tap water for bathing and general use
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Hurricane Shelters
The Saffir-Simpson Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Scale is the scale used to measure the intensity of hurricanes. It has 5 categories with a category 5 being the strongest and most destructive marked by sustained winds exceeding 157mph.
Category 1 - Sustained winds 74-95mph
Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.
Category 2 - Sustained winds 96-110mph
Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.
Category 3 - Sustained winds 111-129mph
Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.
Category 4 - Sustained winds 130-156mph
Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
Category 5 - Sustained winds 157mph+
Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
