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Currently en Puerto Rico — 30 de agosto, 2023: Lluvias típicas del verano, calor abnormal
Eric Holthaus & John Morales
August 29, 2023
El tiempo, currently.
Una onda tropical pasará al sur de Puerto Rico el miércoles y jueves, pero la humedad en su borde norte aumentará un poco el potencial de lluvia durante estos días, especialmente el jueves. Puede esperar aguaceros ligeros con la brisa en la costa este cada mañana, seguidos de aguaceros dispersos sobre el interior y el oeste por las tardes. El jueves también serán posibles tronadas vespertinas aisladas en el oeste. Estas condiciones no serán fuera de lo común para el verano y, por lo demás, el tiempo estará mayormente despejado. Por lo tanto, el calor opresivo será la mayor preocupación, ya que los índices de calor alcanzarán hasta 111 grados a lo largo de la costa sur (Advertencia de Calor) y por encima de 112 grados para las costas norte y oeste (Aviso de Calor Excesivo). Se insta a los residentes a mantenerse hidratados y limitar la exposición al aire libre.
—John Toohey-Morales
What you need to know, currently.
Hurricane Idalia will make landfall Wednesday morning in Florida’s Big Bend region — becoming the first major hurricane to hit that region since records begin in 1851.
Idalia will bring "catastrophic", "unprecedented" storm surge to Florida, according to the National Weather Service. Maximum storm surge will be 10-15 feet in the Big Bend region between Tallahassee and the Tampa Bay area — with powerful waves on top that will be strong enough to scour away houses and buildings from immediate coastal regions. This region is exceptionally flat, both offshore and onshore, and Idalia could push the level of the ocean as much as 10 miles inland.
On Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol went door-to-door in areas of the Big Bend that are under mandatory evacuation, offering free rides inland. President Biden has already pre-approved a federal disaster declaration in anticipation of a long recovery process.
Map of all Category 4-5 continental US #hurricane landfalls on record (since 1851). #Idalia is forecast to be just below Category 4 intensity as it approaches the northwest Florida coast tomorrow morning.
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach)
5:32 PM • Aug 29, 2023
This link will provide a full radar loop of Hurricane Idalia’s approach and landfall in Florida.
What you can do, currently.
One of my favorite organizations, Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, serves as a hub of mutual aid efforts focused on climate action in emergencies — like Hurricane Idalia. Find mutual aid network near you and join, or donate to support networks in Florida:
