Weather-related travel disruptions are likely not over.
The calendar might have turned to
September but the hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin is just starting to
percolate. In fact, forecasters say the peak of the hurricane season is not until
September 10.
Traditionally, most major storms have developed in late August, September
and October. Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the southeastern United
States just ahead of Labor Day nearly two decades ago. More recently, Ian ran roughshod over southwest
Florida just two years ago.
So expect words like delays and
cancelations and waivers and change fees and cruise itineraries to be part of
the lexicon again.
Right now, forecasters
are tracking three storms, one of which has a 50 percent chance of
development in the next week. That one is currently in the Caribbean near the Lesser Antilles. It is considered to have the best potential for development.
One of the storms is still off the western coast
of Africa.
Another storm is lingering in the Gulf
Coast off of Texas. While it doesn’t appear to be as impactful as previous storms,
it is expected to bring enough heavy rains to cause possible flash flooding.
As always, if your travel plans include
flying or heading out to sea, monitor your airline or cruise line.
Experts say this
still could be one of the most active hurricane seasons ever.
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