Named Storm Matthew – Possible Gulf Involvement

Tropical Storm Matthew formed in the southwestern Caribbean this afternoon. Conditions are favorable for this storm to reach Hurricane status within 36 to 60 hours. Two weather features will be steering this storm to the north after it makes a Nicaragua or Honduras landfall early Saturday. That turn to the north is problematic for residents along the entire Gulf Coast and early computer models are showing a high probability of a Hurricane affecting the Gulf mid to late week, September 29 through October 02. We are watching the development of this system closely and even though tracking is imprecise at this time, we are recommending that residents of the Gulf Coast states monitor this storm carefully and have your Hurricane Preparedness plans in place. We will post updates as conditions warrant.

For up to the minute official advisories and information, please visit the NHC website in Miami

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

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“THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ADVISORY. These updates and advisories are based upon information from our own computer models, NOAA, Local Weather Data Centers, deep water Buoy Data, and other publicly available sources. FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR PROPERTY AND PERSON, please refer to your Local, State, and Federal Authority updates for Official Advisories and Orders. For up to the minute advisories and official updates, it is essential that you monitor your local Emergency Government, NOAA and Local Media Broadcasts. Please do not make personal safety decisions based upon information presented here in this Unofficial Advisory.”

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