#Fiona is now forecast to become a major (Category 3+; max winds >=111 mph) #hurricane tomorrow. If it does so, it would be the first major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season. The most recent Atlantic hurricane season with no major hurricanes is 2013. pic.twitter.com/uSbrGUTEJH
— Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) September 19, 2022
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.6 – 37 km SE of Aquila, Mexico https://t.co/4wQsf6v2ss
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) September 19, 2022
Hurricane #Fiona continues to bring torrential rain and high winds to the Dominican Republic this afternoon. Fiona could be a big problem for Bermuda later this week with major hurricane impacts being possible in the island commonwealth. pic.twitter.com/3nF92tFRR8
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 19, 2022
Dry week ahead! Look at all the sunshine in the forecast. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s over the next few days. pic.twitter.com/WN9RzPWOun
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 19, 2022
SUNNY, DRY WEEK AHEAD; HURRICANE FIONA IN THE ATLANTIC… Sunny skies are expected on this Monday as we kick off what will be the driest week we have had in months. Full sunshine each day will allow high temperatures to climb into the mid-90s over the next few days. Some spots may hit the upper-90s by Wednesday and Thursday. An area of high pressure is expected to keep our local area dry through the upcoming weekend. We continue to monitor Hurricane Fiona, centered northwest of Puerto Rico in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean. It can be confidently stated at this point that Hurricane Fiona will NOT directly affect south Alabama or northwest Florida. Fiona will move north in the days ahead. A few more Monday morning forecast notes are below.
HURRICANE FIONA UNLIKELY TO DIRECTLY AFFECT CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES… Hurricane Fiona made landfall yesterday afternoon in the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico with maximum winds near 85 mph. Fiona continues to slowly strengthen and is expected to become a major hurricane in the days ahead as a general northwesterly movement continues. Today, Fiona will basically parallel the coast of the Dominican Republic before turning north near the Turks & Caicos islands. The National Hurricane Center forecast for Fiona shows potential impacts being possible in Bermuda later this week. There is a high chance Fiona will be a major hurricane while passing Bermuda. Fortunately for the continental United States, significant impacts from Hurricane Fiona are NOT expected at this time. Fiona will remain east of the U.S.
REST OF THE TROPICAL ATLANTIC IS QUIET… The Gulf of Mexico and the remainder of the central Atlantic (away from Hurricane Fiona) are quiet with no new tropical storms expected to develop over the next 5-7 days.
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See all the details in your Monday morning #rzw forecast video. Have a great day!
Sunny skies are expected on this Monday and throughout much of the week. Increasingly hot temperatures are slated to happen later this week as high temperatures reach the mid-90s. ? pic.twitter.com/vtSFY1dU91
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 19, 2022
One of today's hit or miss showers is moving through the Mobile metro area right now. Gusty winds and a brief downpour are possible with tonight's isolated rain showers. #mobwx https://t.co/BHPorDKcvk
— NWS Mobile (@NWSMobile) September 18, 2022
Showers and thunderstorms continue to pop up this evening across parts of central Mobile County. Storms remain well under severe limits. ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/eDX3cQLRwR
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
Hurricane #Fiona may produce 12 to 18 inches with a local maximum of 30 inches in Puerto Rico, particularly across the eastern and southern portions of the island. These rainfall amounts will produce catastrophic
life-threatening flash floods and urban flooding. pic.twitter.com/dy95w7bGGh— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 18, 2022
Hurricane #Fiona has made landfall in southwestern Puerto Rico near Punta Tocon. Maximum sustained winds at landfall were estimated to be 85 mph. pic.twitter.com/V0AaNaOwjI
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
A few small, isolated showers have developed this afternoon across parts of Baldwin, Mobile, Washington, Clarke, Choctaw, and Monroe counties. These small showers are drifting south.
A few scattered downpours will be possible over the next several hours. pic.twitter.com/4xJitmUSWn
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
Two recon missions investigated Fiona this morning as it organized more quickly & intensified into the third Atlantic hurricane of the year, with an eye starting to become apparent on visible satellite.
An unfortunate situation for Puerto Rico coupled with dangerous flooding. pic.twitter.com/qr9LCy3dSg
— Tomer Burg (@burgwx) September 18, 2022
Hurricane #Fiona has max. winds near 80 mph and is strengthening. Hurricane conditions are expected across portions of Puerto Rico today and in portions of the Dominican Republic tonight into Monday.
No direct local impacts are expected in Alabama or NW Florida due to Fiona. pic.twitter.com/830f77bXhr
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
Sunday morning Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @AlanSealls @wkrgcaroline @JohnnyParker012 @BFAballooning #ballooning #alwx #SundayMorning pic.twitter.com/2PXMyZGqPW
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) September 18, 2022
Low-end rain chances are expected today, mainly across coastal counties. Drier conditions will persist farther inland.
Highs on this Sunday will be in the upper-80s and near 90°. Enjoy the day! ? pic.twitter.com/QT9ZAtSThJ
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
The Storm Prediction Center has included parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri in their Level 3 (out of 5) severe weather risk zone today. Damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible.
No severe weather risk locally today in Alabama or Florida. pic.twitter.com/8IyswtRTeo
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
A few showers and storms have developed near the Alabama and northwest Florida beaches early on this Sunday morning… pic.twitter.com/61plqfoh2i
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
Tropical Storm #Fiona is strengthening early on this Sunday morning. Maximum winds are now near 65 mph.
Real chance for hurricane force winds later today across parts of Puerto Rico, where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. pic.twitter.com/iZkZBPKKOK
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
Tropical Storm #Fiona is expected to become a hurricane as the system passes near Puerto Rico on Sunday. Fiona could be a problem for Bermuda by late next week. Local impacts in south Alabama and northwest Florida are not expected due to Fiona at this point. #thankful ? pic.twitter.com/BO2QdTqa9n
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 18, 2022
A few showers have developed this afternoon near the I-10 corridor in parts of Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia (FL), and Santa Rosa counties… No severe weather threat today. pic.twitter.com/k2NWXkrpwm
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) September 17, 2022
We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today – Saturday, September 17th. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Purple Flags are for the presence of Jellyfish. Please swim with caution. Morning view: Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx pic.twitter.com/HI23tUnhlL
— City of Orange Beach (@cityorangebeach) September 17, 2022
Saturday sunrise Atmore,AL @spann @NWSMobile @rzweather @StormHour @ThomasGeboyWX @michaelwhitewx @KDanielCCI @AlanSealls @wkrgcaroline @JohnnyParker012 #alwx #sunrise pic.twitter.com/AmYh0HbCVO
— Ditto Gorme (@dittogorme) September 17, 2022
