Florida To 'Bear the Brunt' Of Impacts From Incoming Storm
NewsweekSEP 20 2024
This disturbance is expected to merge with remnants of Tropical Depression Eleven-E from the Pacific, potentially impacting Florida next week.
AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno stated that Florida will likely "bear the brunt" of the incoming storm, with potential impacts ranging from a tropical rainstorm to a full-blown hurricane.
The southwestern part of Florida, particularly the Cape Coral area, faces the greatest threat, with potential rainfall of 8 to 12 inches, while much of the Florida Peninsula could see 2 to 8 inches of rain.
The potential storm's impact may be less severe than anticipated. With only a 40 percent chance of strengthening into a tropical storm, it might remain a tropical rainstorm, bringing much-needed precipitation to drought-affected areas. The focus should be on preparedness rather than panic, as Florida has robust emergency management systems in place.