The National Hurricane Center has reported an area to watch over the Atlantic Ocean, with some suggesting it could affect Florida. What to know: A non-tropical low pressure area is expected to develop in the southwest Atlantic Ocean this weekend. Some subtropical or even tropical development is possible as it moves north-northwest. It’s too early to tell what that will do. It will be something to watch next week as it drifts into the southeastern United States. This low is not expected to develop significantly, but is forecast to bring breezy conditions, showers and thunderstorms to Central Florida through Tuesday. as long as Thursday. According to WESH 2 meteorologists, coastal parts of Central Florida may experience beach erosion, coastal flooding and rough surf. Officials in Volusia County warned Thursday that the storm could threaten the coastline. They said coastal residents should monitor the disturbance closely and prepare immediately. Potential impacts from the storm include strong storm currents, high surf and breaking waves of up to 12 feet, county officials said. Jim Judge, director of emergency management, said the coast was already heavily damaged and eroded by Hurricane Ian: “This new system heading our way could significantly threaten those properties with more erosion.” urged to stay away from the beach until early next week. The First Warning Weather Team is monitoring for concern. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Lisa and Hurricane Martin remain active. KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN A HURRICANE APPEARS Stay tuned to WESH 2 News, WESH.com or NOAA Weather . for storm updates. Be prepared to include any lawn furniture, outdoor ornaments or decorations, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything else that might be blown away by the wind. Understand hurricane forecast models and cones. Be prepared to cover all windows in your home. . If shutters are not installed, use pre-cut plywood Check the batteries n and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water, and medicine. The WESH 2 Early Warning Weather Team recommends that you prepare these items before the storm begins. Bottled water : One gallon of water per person per day Canned food and soups, such as beans and chili Peppers Opener for cans without easy-open lids Assemble a first aid kit Two weeks of prescription medications Baby/toddler supplies such as formula and diapers Flashlight and batteries Battery – working weather radio FIRE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED WHAT TO DO Listen to the advice of local officials. If you are advised to evacuate, leave. Complete the preparations. If you are not advised to evacuate, stay indoors, away from windows. Watch out for tornadoes. Tornadoes can occur during and after a hurricane passes through. Stay indoors, in the center of your home, in a windowless closet or bathroom. HOW YOUR SMARTPHONE CAN HELP DURING A HURRICANE Your smartphone can be your best friend during a hurricane — with the right websites and apps, you can turn it into a powerful device. tool to guide you in the approach, arrival and aftermath of a storm Download the WESH 2 News app for iOS | AndroidEnable emergency alerts — If you have an iPhone, choose Settings, then go to Notifications. From there, search for government alerts and enable emergency alerts. If you have an Android phone, from the main page of the app, swipe to the bottom right and click on “settings”. Click on “severe weather alerts” in the settings menu. Choose from the most severe, moderate-severe or all warnings from the menu PETS AND ANIMAL SAFETY Your pet should be part of your family plan. If you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them as well. Leaving pets behind can result in injury or death, even if you try to create a safe place for them. Check with nearby hotels and motels to find out if they accept pets. Ask friends, relatives and others outside the affected area. were they able to shelter your animal?
The National Hurricane Center said there was an area to watch over the Atlantic Ocean, and some said it could affect Florida.
Here’s what you need to know:
A non-tropical low pressure area is expected to develop in the southwest Atlantic this weekend. Some subtropical or even tropical development is possible as it moves north-northwest. It’s too early to tell what that will do.
It will be one to watch next week as it drifts into the southeastern United States.
This low is not expected to develop significantly, but is expected to bring breezy conditions, rain showers and storms to Central Florida by Tuesday, which could continue into Thursday.
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According to WESH 2 meteorologists, coastal parts of Central Florida may experience beach erosion, coastal flooding and rough surf.
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Officials in Volusia County warned Thursday that the storm could threaten the coastline. They said coastal residents should monitor the disturbance closely and prepare immediately. County officials said potential impacts from the storm include strong rip currents, high surf and breaking waves of up to 12 feet.
With the coast already heavily damaged and eroded by Hurricane Ian, “this new system heading our way could significantly threaten these properties with more erosion,” said emergency management director Jim Judge.
Additionally, Volusia County officials urged residents and visitors to stay away from the beach this weekend until early next week.
The First Warning Weather Team follows up if there is a concern.
In the meantime, Tropical Storm Lisa and Hurricane Martin keep being active.
Know what to do when a hurricane watch is issued
- For storm reports, follow WESH 2 News, WESH.com or NOAA Weather Radio.
- Be prepared to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor ornaments or decorations, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything the wind might blow away.
- Understand hurricane forecast models and cones.
- Get ready to cover all the windows in your home. If shutters are not installed, use pre-cut plywood.
- Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water and medicine.
The WESH 2 Early Warning Weather Team recommends that you prepare these items before a storm begins.
- Bottled water: One gallon of water per person per day
- Canned foods and soups, such as beans and chili
- Can opener for cans without easy-open lids
- Pack a first aid kit
- Two weeks of prescription drugs
- Baby/child needs such as formula and diapers
- Flashlight and batteries
- Battery powered weather radio
HURRICANE WARNING IS ISSUED WHAT TO DO
- Listen to the advice of local officials. If you are advised to evacuate, leave.
- Complete the preparatory activities.
- If evacuation is not recommended, stay indoors and away from windows.
- Watch out for tornadoes. Tornadoes can occur during and after a hurricane passes through. Stay indoors, in the center of your home, in a windowless closet or bathroom.
HOW YOUR SMARTPHONE CAN HELP DURING A HURRICANE
A smartphone can be your best friend during a hurricane — with the right websites and apps, you can turn it into a powerful tool to guide you through the storm’s approach, arrival, and aftermath.
Download the WESH 2 News app iOS | android
Turn on push notifications — if you have an iPhone, choose Settings, then go to Notifications. From there, search for government alerts and enable emergency alerts.
If you have an Android phone, from the app’s home page, swipe to the bottom right and click “settings.” Click on “severe weather alerts” in the settings menu. Choose from the most severe, moderate-severe or all warnings from the menu.
ANIMAL AND ANIMAL SAFETY
Your pet should be part of your family plan. If you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them as well. Abandoning pets can result in injury or death, even if you try to create a safe place for them.
- Check with hotels and motels outside of your immediate area to find out if they accept pets.
- Ask friends, relatives, and others outside of the affected area if they can shelter your animal.
