Tropical Storm Nadine Intensifying, Florida on Alert

Will Nadine Become Florida’s Next Hurricane? Meteorologists Monitor Its Path

Florida could face another hurricane soon as Tropical Storm Nadine moves through the Atlantic. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), there’s a 50% chance that Nadine could strengthen into a hurricane. Currently, Nadine is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms as it makes its way westward.

Meteorologists are closely tracking Nadine’s path, which could take it towards Florida within the next seven days, or it could veer towards Mexico and Central America. This potential hurricane threat comes just days after Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating flooding and tornadoes to the southeast, affecting Florida and North Carolina.

The NHC noted that environmental conditions, especially warmer waters, could favor Nadine’s development later this week. The storm is currently several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands and is expected to approach warmer waters near Florida, increasing the chances of further intensification.

Initially categorized as a disturbance, Nadine — formerly known as “Invest 94L” — was upgraded to a tropical depression when its surface winds reached 38 mph. If the storm reaches wind speeds of 74 mph…