December 12, 2024

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New Caribbean storm a threat to Gulf Coast states

New Caribbean storm a threat to Gulf Coast states

Editor’s Note: This page is a summary of news on the next possible tropical system that could impact the U.S. on Sunday, Nov. 3. For the latest news, view our story for Monday, Nov. 4.

A November surprise?

As Americans focus their attention on Tuesday’s election, weather experts are keeping a close eye on a low-pressure system in the western Caribbean that figures to impact the U.S. later this week, though to what extent remains uncertain.

The system, now known as potential tropical cyclone 18, prompted the governments of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica to issue a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning, respectively, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday. Cuba is also expected to be impacted.

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