Named Storm Karl – 2016

Tropical Storm Karl formed in the central Atlantic from a strong low pressure area (Tropical Depression Twelve.)  Karl is moving west  at 15 MPH and will most likely be located north of the Leeward Islands by mid week. The system is encountering some upper level shear and some drier air to it’s north which is lessening the chances of immediate intensification. However, by mid week, this system will be in a more favorable environment and could reach hurricane strength.  Even though it is very early in this storm’s formation, we are suggesting that everyone from South Florida to New England along the US East Coast monitor the progress of this storm.  We are monitoring this Tropical system and will add details to this unofficial advisory if the storm threatens the coastal US.

Please use the link below to the National Hurricane Center for official advisories.
 
 
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“These are not official advisories. 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.”
 
 
Tropical Storm Research Center, Gulf Shores, Alabama
 
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