Hurricane Humberto Strengthens – Bigger Threat Forming – NBC New York
- Two systems are developing in the Atlantic, with Hurricane Humberto posing a threat to Bermuda and Tropical Storm Karen possibly impacting the Gulf Coast.
- Despite being past the statistical peak of hurricane season (which typically runs from August to October), the Atlantic basin is experiencing increased activity.
- Hurricane Humberto rapidly intensified into a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) on September 18, 2019.
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Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Karen: Atlantic Basin Awakens
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Two systems are developing in the Atlantic, with Hurricane Humberto posing a threat to Bermuda and Tropical Storm Karen possibly impacting the Gulf Coast.
What Happened?
Despite being past the statistical peak of hurricane season (which typically runs from August to October), the Atlantic basin is experiencing increased activity. as of September 18, 2019, two systems are being closely monitored: Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Karen. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing regular updates on both storms.
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Hurricane Humberto rapidly intensified into a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-simpson Hurricane Wind Scale) on September 18, 2019. The NHC’s archive for Hurricane Humberto details its development and track. Tropical Storm Karen, meanwhile, formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to move slowly northwestward.
Hurricane Humberto: A Bermuda Threat
As of September 18, 2019, Hurricane Humberto is a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. The NHC’s Tropical Weather outlook shows Humberto’s projected path. Fortunately, current forecasts indicate Humberto will be steered east by a combination of high pressure to the central Atlantic and a low-pressure trough to the north.
This steering pattern is expected to keep Humberto away from the U.S. East Coast.However, Bermuda is directly in the projected path and is under a hurricane warning. The Bermuda Weather Service is providing local updates and preparedness facts.
Indirectly, Humberto will generate dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast, even though the storm itself will remain offshore.
Tropical Storm Karen: Gulf Coast Concerns
Tropical Storm Karen formed on September 16,2019,in the Gulf of Mexico. The NHC’s archive for Tropical Storm Karen provides detailed information. The storm is currently moving slowly northwestward and is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast, potentially impacting Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
The primary concerns with Karen are heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The Weather Prediction Center’s Quantitative precipitation Forecast shows significant rainfall amounts are possible. The slow movement of the storm increases the risk of prolonged rainfall and flash flooding.
Key Facts at a Glance
Impact Comparison: Humberto vs. Karen
| Storm | Category (as of Sept 18, 2019) | Projected Path | Primary Threats |
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| Hurricane Humberto | Category 3 | Eastward, away from the US East coast |
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