Visit our Complete Guide to Fall 2022 for an in-depth look at Fall Forecasts, tips to plan for it, and more! The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) found that Fiona had strengthened during the day on Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h by the early evening hours. A number of tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings are in effect for the Greater Antilles, including a hurricane warning for Puerto Rico and tropical storm warnings for the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. The agency’s official forecast calls for Fiona to reach hurricane strength as it passes through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic during the day on Sunday. While its winds will pose a threat for damage and power outages, the storm’s productive rainfall will be its biggest threat. Fiona’s heavy rainfall will lead to a severe risk of flash flooding and landslides on the affected islands, especially in Puerto Rico, where there is a chance of more than 500 mm of rain in places. The NHC said Saturday that a station on the island of Guadalupe reported 504.2 mm of rain in 24 hours as the storm moved through the area. It arrives in the games once the storm clears the Antilles and travels into the western Atlantic basin. Forecasters expect Fiona to approach Category 3 status by Tuesday as the storm passes between the Carolinas and Bermuda.
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Beyond Tuesday, the storm’s future is up in the air. An intricate arrangement will dictate Fiona’s ultimate piece. A swing in Eastern Canada could dictate where the system goes. While historical odds favor a track that takes the storm safely out to sea, we’ll have to keep a close eye on the potential for Fiona to follow closer to the east coast. DON’T MISS: Everyone needs an emergency kit at home. See what to stock up on with yours Tropical Storm Fiona is a powerful reminder that we are at the height of hurricane season. While there’s no immediate threat to the Atlantic provinces, pay close attention to the forecast this coming week and make sure you’re prepared for any storms heading into the rest of the season. Stay with The Weather Network for all the latest throughout the hurricane season.
