There is a large tropical storm building within the Caribbean, ironically just following the fifth birthday of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Earl, as it is called, was previously tropical storm Earl, but has gathered sufficient force to be designated a hurricane. The Category 3 storm is already causing damage within the Caribbean. It is unknown exactly where it might land if it hits the coast of the United States, but it is envisioned it may hit the coast of North Carolina.
Puerto Rico is closest to Hurricane Earl
First within the Hurricane Earl projected path is Puerto Rico. You will find hurricane warnings in effect for numerous islands, according to ABC, such as the islands next to Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra. Wind damage was sustained on the island of Antigua, and flooding on a number of of the Leeward Islands. The Leeward Islands are part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. The Lesser Antilles comprises a broad swath of territory, which involves islands east of Puerto Rico and north of South America. Hurricane Earl has already caused flooding within the United States of America Virgin Islands, among others, which are part of the Leeward Islands. Hurricane warnings are in effect for the rest of the Leewards also. There may be Earl damage that occurs later, however the damage in Puerto Rico so far has not been catastrophic.
Hurricane Earl 2010 may hit United States of America shoreline
There isn’t a definite Hurricane Earl projected path. The storm could very easily become a Category Four. According to CNN, it is unknown whether the Hurricane Earl path will consist of the United States. That said, there can be some effects felt. There will be some ripples that will certainly hit the shores of North Carolina by Labor Day Weekend. There may be some affected ocean currents, and large swells at sea, but likely no real damage. However, Hurricane Earl 2010 might dissipate within days, or get worse and hit the Atlantic coast hard.
No more Danielle
An additional developing hurricane, Hurricane Danielle, after being upgraded from Tropical Storm Danielle, has begun to wither away. That hurricane will likely result in little more than some light wind or rain. However, the 2010 hurricane season is not over.
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ABC News
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=11514501
CNN
cnn.com/2010/US/08/30/tropical.weather/?hpt=Sbin
