Hurricane Kirk, a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic, poses a considerable threat this weekend. It creates dangerous sea and rip currents on the east coast of the US, Bermuda, the Extra Antilles, and the Bahamas. The U.S. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reported that the storm Kirk is likely to strengthen further but will likely remain over the water. However, forecasting such “large swells,” meteorologists have exclaimed that they will begin to bury the East Coast by Sunday, putting beach-goers on the lookout.
Forecasted Impacts
“Because Kirk lies over the Atlantic Ocean, the storm is expected to cause swells that will impact the Leeward Islands on Friday. While Bermuda and the Greater Antilles will be affected on Saturday.” Though no coastal watches or warnings are now in place, the hurricane currently has maximum sustained winds of 145 miles per hour. It is located approximately 1040 miles northeast of the Leeward Islands. Beach conditions could turn bad and fast with the noted swells, as rip currents were likely dixie with dangerous currents.
Nea Hurrikindu Tropical Storm Leslie
The storm was located about 610 miles west-southwest of southernmost Cabo Verde, and the maximum winds were 50 miles per hour. “Like Kirk, Leslie poses no immediate danger of landing at the moment, but any active inertia could lead to trouble; therefore, we must rigidly monitor its development in due course.”
Helene Hurricane
The formation of these storms follows closely after Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc over parts of the US Southeast region last week. Most of the people still lack running water as well as cellphone service and electricity since the search and rescue are hard for those who remain missing. Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic destruction, with various states confirming at least two hundred deaths, making it one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.
Presidential Response
Due to the extensive damage instigated by Hurricane Helene, President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday to assess the extent of the destruction. On that occasion, Biden stated that the Federal Government would finance ‘one hundred percent’ of all expenses on the liquefaction of debris and increased security measures in Northern Carolina for six months. Such support for Florida and Georgia will last 90 days, showing the administration’s determination to assist hurting states in this disaster.
While Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie are strengthening in the Atlantic, the citizens of the U.S. Authorities have warned the East Coast and neighboring islands about dangerous swells. They expect these swells along the exposed Atlantic-facing coasts, prompting beachgoers and water enthusiasts to be extremely cautious over the weekend due to the risk of swells and rip currents. Meanwhile, recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue, with NASA providing resources to assist those affected by the devastating storm.
