NOAA Satellite image Hurricane Florence
Major Hurricane Florence continues to develop with max winds now at 115 knots (Cat 4). Florence is moving in an area where wind shear is forecast to increase during the next 48 hours so Florence is expected to weaken somewhat but could again intensify thereafter.
NHC Forecast track with possible longer range tracks
Florence is moving towards the northwest at about 11 knots but a strengthening ridge to the north should cause a more westward track for a while. Thereafter, the track becomes uncertain with some models turning Florence northwest the north while others suggest Florence could move close to the US East Coast before turning. If this happens, areas from the Carolinas to New England could be affected next Wednesday through Friday.
Estimated Wind Field Hurricane Florence
That was a serious disaster. What should we expect in future? Will these hurricanes become a common affair.