Once the intensity of a tropical cyclone increases — within a few days of the storm Irma, who on Wednesday emerged in the Eastern Atlantic may develop into a hurricane. The National center for atmospheric and oceanic studies report that in this point the element does not represent a threat to the United States: she storms in the Atlantic ocean, the Islands of Cape Verde near Africa, moving towards South America.
#Irma expected to intensify to a hurricane as it moves across the tropical Atlantic during the next few days. pic.twitter.com/oIcyiyb9Z7
— NHC Atlantic Ops (@NHC_Atlantic) August 30, 2017
On Saturday morning of Irma will become a hurricane, and by Monday will gain strength. Fortunately, while there is no indication that the cyclone is in its active phase will reach the mainland — clarity to forecasts will make the time.
Anyway, Irma affect of weather conditions on land, but this time the impact of the disaster will be noticeable in Latin America.
Earlier in August, meteorologists warned that this season in the Atlantic ocean formed 2-5 major hurricanes. These alarming predictions began to come true last Friday, when Texas was hit by a devastating hurricane Harvey.
The disaster caused enormous economic damage to the United States and claimed many lives. As of today, the cyclone has still not left the region and storms in Louisiana.
