GFS model showing a cat 3-4 hurricane coming into the Gulf of MX hitting FL panhandle 09/30

Yes, it's to early to tell, but for those living on the gulf coast, it's good to keep watch.

A developing low pressure will come into the Caribbean in the next 48 hours with a 70% chance of a TS in the next 5 days.

[link to www.nhc.noaa.gov (secure)]

The Global Forecast Sytem - GFS is showing a strike on Tampa on 09/29 with sustained winds up to 92 mph, gusts up to 126 mph.

[link to www.ventusky.com (secure)]

Note:The ECMWF model is showing a more westerly track.




Gulf Water temps N of Cuba are peaking at 89.1 F which could cause rapid development.

(scroll down to 4:30pm)
[link to www.ndbc.noaa.gov (secure)]



Stay tuned, could be the 1st Atlantic hurricane to hit the US this year.



NOTE: GFS model changed since OP

Last Edited by Remedial_Rebel on 09/20/2022 02:07 PM