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The next named storm could be a monster hurricane in the Gulf of MexicoCNN — Hurricane Fiona is the strongest hurricane of the Atlantic season, and now forecast models show a developing storm could become a monstrous threat to the US Gulf Coast by next week. An area of disorganized activity a couple hundred miles east of the eastern reaches of the Caribbean Sea will likely become the next tropical storm – named Hermine – in the next few days, maybe even the next few hours, according to the National Hurricane Center. This small cluster of storms has meteorologists’ attention because both American and European forecasting models have consistently showed them developing into a tropical system and entering into the Gulf of Mexico – though the models don’t have the best track record when forecasting that far out. If the storm system makes it into the Gulf like the forecast models say, the conditions are ripe for development. “The water is extremely warm, and the atmosphere is very conducive for rapid development,” Myers said. ========================================================================= This potential storm isn't forecast to hit the main oil production/export area of the Gulf, but is worth keeping an eye on. |
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