Warnings and Watches in Effect
Hurricane Warning
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• Southeastern Bahamas
Hurricane Watch
• Cuban provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas
Tropical Storm Watch
• Cuban province of Camaguey
Oscar Intensifies into a Hurricane
"Tiny" Oscar intensified into a hurricane Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
Oscar formed near the Turks and Caicos and is currently located about 165 miles east-southeast of the southeastern Bahamas and about 470 miles east of Camaguey, Cuba, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 2 p.m. advisory. It is moving west at 12 mph.
Forecast
Oscar is forecast to continue westward before it gets pulled into a frontal boundary and turns to the north and east. This will move it away from the United States. There is only a 24-hour window for Oscar to strengthen any more before it moves into shear, but there could be heavy rain for the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. Rainfall totals could be up to 6 inches.
Conclusion
Oscar’s intensified status brings warnings and watches into effect for several regions, including the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Southeast Bahamas, Cuban provinces, and a Cuban province. Residents in these areas should be prepared for heavy rain and potential storm conditions. The forecast advises that Oscar will move away from the United States, but it’s essential to monitor updates for any changes in its trajectory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the current classification of Hurricane Oscar?
A: Hurricane Oscar is a category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph.
Q: Where is Hurricane Oscar currently located?
A: Oscar is located about 165 miles east-southeast of the southeastern Bahamas and about 470 miles east of Camaguey, Cuba.
Q: What are the warnings and watches in effect for Hurricane Oscar?
A: See the Warnings and Watches section above for details.
Q: How much rain can be expected from Hurricane Oscar?
A: Rainfall totals could reach up to 6 inches in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Cuba.
Q: Will Hurricane Oscar affect the United States?
A: No, Hurricane Oscar is expected to move away from the United States and will likely not impact the mainland.
