Florida To 'Bear the Brunt' Of Impacts From Incoming Storm
NewsweekSEP 2024
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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.
There is a 50% chance over 12 North Atlantic hurricanes will occur in 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.