The Atlantic, especially the Caribbean, produces some extreme weather conditions patterns, including hurricanes which wreak chaos on islands and the mainland. So far, it has not been that bad within the 2010 hurricane period. Currently, several storm systems are garnering hurricane force. The largest worry is Hurricane Igor, formerly tropical storm Igor. Igor is currently in the middle of the ocean. Nonetheless, it is heading in the direction of Bermuda. The path of Hurricane Igor isn’t really totally known yet, however landfall within the United States doesn’t seem likely. Resource for this article – Tropical storm Igor turns into Hurricane Igor by Personal Money Store.
Growth spurt for Hurricane Igor
Tropical Storm Igor was recently re-classified as Hurricane Igor. By Sept. 11, it had become large enough for the distinction of hurricane status. Igor is a particularly strong storm, according to CNN, as it has been graded up to a Category Four hurricane. It has stayed a Category Four since the weekend. Presently, Igor is within the middle of the ocean. Thus far, it has not hit land anywhere and is over 800 miles from the Leeward Islands, though it is heading within the direction of Bermuda. Tropical storm Julia is also within the Caribbean. Julia was briefly classified a Category One hurricane, but dropped off right away.
Be on the lookout
The storm is apparently keeping to the middle of the ocean, according to the Los Angeles Times. Hurricane Igor is not heading explicitly for a land mass. It is moving towards Bermuda, however it isn’t known if the Hurricane Igor path will result in landfall there. Igor has a significant chance of becoming larger. The storm could very easily become a Category Five storm. So far, no major advisories or warnings have been issued concerning the storm, but that may change soon. The Atlantic coast of the United States and Canada was briefly threatened by Hurricane Earl, though Earl went back out to sea soon after approaching the coast.
This year’s hurricane period has a while to go
The hurricane season lasts half the year, from June until the end of November. This year hasn’t been terrible. There were some areas that took a beating. A number of hurricanes caused some damage and flooding on islands in the Caribbean, and Mexico was slashed by Hurricane Alex. There have thankfully been few fatalities, and most were drowning due to rip currents caused by hurricanes.
Additional reading
CNN
cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/09/13/tropical.weather/index.html?hpt=T2
LA Times
latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/wire/sfl-hurricane-igor-path,,818029.story
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