As Major Hurricane Florence Churns, What Should We Do?

news image
Special Stories
5 Sep 2018 6:14 PM
Short answer, WATCH. The one thing we can all do with Florence is watch how the next few days unfold. As of the writing of this article, time is on our side. The five-day forecast (through Monday, September 10) keeps Hurricane Florence out over the open Atlantic Ocean waters. It's what happens after that which remains a huge question mark. Forecast models for the center of Hurricane Florence push the storm near Bermuda Monday-Tuesday and closer to the East coast by the 11th of September. Most weather models keep pushing the center of Florence toward Bermuda through Tuesday, September 11 (also the peak of hurricane season). After that (Tuesday, 11th and beyond) models have taken the storm out to sea, while other models bring it narrowly close to the mid-Atlantic (Wednesday-Thursday, 12th-13th). An unknown in this equation is the strength and location of the high pressure to the north of Florence. If the high weakens, Florence could find that weak spot and move north. On the contrary, the high could remain strong and steer Florence uncomfortably close to the U.S. What should you do at this time?
  1. Monitor the daily forecast
  2. Think about the timing (Florence *could* be near the East coast Wednesday-Thursday (12th-13th) What do you have planned? What would you do in case of a tropical system?
  3. Double check your hurricane kit
  4. Ask us questions! We're here to answer you and provide the latest weather hazards/forecast
History tells us that forecasting a tropical system's exact location beyond five days is incredibly difficult. That's why the National Hurricane Center limits the forecast cone to five days. As each day comes, we will keep you informed here at WeatherNation. For now, at least we have some time to watch. -For WeatherNation, Meteorologist Steve Glazier
All Weather News
More
Tornadoes Hit Nebraska and Iowa Thursday Night

Tornadoes Hit Nebraska and Iowa Thursday Night

Severe storms erupted Thursday evening across

20 Apr 2025 1:00 AM
Severe Thunderstorm Threat Continues Into Sunday

Severe Thunderstorm Threat Continues Into Sunday

The jet stream remains active and stubborn in

20 Apr 2025 1:00 AM
Dry Southwest Keeps Critical Fire Conditions in the Forecast

Dry Southwest Keeps Critical Fire Conditions in the Forecast

Fire danger remains elevated this weekend in

20 Apr 2025 12:40 AM
Spring Snow Continues in the Rockies

Spring Snow Continues in the Rockies

​A classic late-season April snowstorm is imp

19 Apr 2025 2:30 AM
Cold Push for the Northeast

Cold Push for the Northeast

Two upper level lows have brought a shot of c

16 Apr 2025 9:40 AM
Earthquake in Southern California Monday Morning

Earthquake in Southern California Monday Morning

A 5.2M earthquake was detected Monday morning

15 Apr 2025 9:00 AM
Spring Heat Wave: More Record Highs to Fall Today

Spring Heat Wave: More Record Highs to Fall Today

A surge of unseasonable heat is sweeping acro

13 Apr 2025 5:50 PM