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Tropical Storm Nadine formed in the northwestern Caribbean Sea early Saturday morning, achieving named-storm status just hours before it was expected to make landfall in Central America.
Where is Tropical Storm Nadine?
Nadine, which was previously designated Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen by the National Hurricane Center, is located near Belize and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. It’s peak winds are at 40 mph and it’s moving west.
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What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Nadine?
Nadine won’t last long, and is expected to move inland over Central America on Saturday with gusty winds and heavy rain.
“Interests in Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico should monitor the progress of this system,” the NHC said. “Locally heavy rainfall is likely across portions of Central America.”
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Rainfall totals could reach 5-8 inches with locally higher amounts.
Central America Rainfall forecast with inbound tropical disturbance.
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The disturbance is no threat to the U.S. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross said the hostile atmospheric conditions over the Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico should keep any potential tropical systems from threatening the U.S. for the foreseeable future.