Forecasts for Tropical Storm Nadine and Hurricane Oscar
Tropical Storm Nadine
Nadine is expected to near landfall over Belize, moving westward on Saturday. Heavy rain and tropical storm conditions are spreading over Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
Impacts in Belize and Mexico
Tropical storm warnings continue for Belize and Mexico, with flooding rain leading to flash flooding anticipated. Some areas could experience up to 12 inches of rainfall.
Tropical storm conditions will continue through Saturday afternoon.
Hurricane Oscar
Oscar formed into a tropical storm near the Turks and Caicos and became a hurricane Saturday.
Impacts in the Caribbean
Tropical storm warnings have been issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas. The government of Cuba has issued a tropical storm warning for the provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas, and a tropical storm watch for Camaguey.
Future Movement
Oscar is forecast to continue westward before being pulled into a frontal boundary and turning to the north and east. This will move it away from the United States.
Intensity and Rainfall
Oscar has only a 24-hour window to strengthen further before moving into an area of shear, but heavy rain is expected for the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. Rainfall totals could reach 6 inches.
Conclusion
Tropical Storm Nadine and Hurricane Oscar are expected to bring significant impacts to the regions listed above, but neither system is expected to affect South Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current status of Tropical Storm Nadine?
A: Nadine is nearing landfall over Belize and is expected to weaken by Sunday morning.
Q: What is the current status of Hurricane Oscar?
A: Oscar is a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to continue westward before turning north and east.
Q: Will they affect South Florida?
A: No, neither storm is expected to affect South Florida.