A powerful tropical storm and a Category 4 hurricane are approaching the United States: what to prepare for

The system that formed in the Gulf of Mexico as Tropical Depression Eight Wednesday evening, July 22, intensified to a tropical storm late Thursday night, July 23, writes CNN.

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The tropical storm was named Hanna, the earliest storm with an "H" name in the Atlantic Basin hurricane season.

According to CNN meteorologist Robert Shackelford, the storm travels with sustained winds at 40 mph (64 km / h) and gusts up to 50 mph (80,4 km / h).

Hannah is expected to harden slightly before making landfall in Texas on Saturday afternoon or evening, July 25.

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A tropical storm warning extends from Port Mansfield to the mouth of the Rio Grande. This means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere in the warning area for the next 36 hours.

The greatest threat from the storm system will likely be rainfall, with 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with up to 7,6 inches in some places. In addition to tropical storm-force winds, precipitation will be a huge concern from Louisiana to south Texas.

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Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for San Luis Pass in High Island, Texas. This means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the surveillance area, usually within 48 hours.

Experts predict there will be an active hurricane season this year.

The record for the earliest storm named H was previously set by tropical storm Harvey on August 3, 2005.

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Hurricane Douglas and Storm Gonzalo

Hurricane Douglas, which formed in the Pacific Ocean, intensifies as it approaches Hawaii, reports Honolulu Civil Beat... A Category 4 hurricane is expected to hit the Big Island on Sunday morning, July 26th.

On Thursday, July 23, Douglas escalated to a Category 4 hurricane. The hurricane is approaching Hawaii, posing the threat of flooding rains and devastating winds.

“Douglas is expected to be near or over parts of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend,” the National Hurricane Center said. “There is an increased chance that high winds, dangerous surf and heavy rainfall could impact parts of the state on Saturday or Sunday (July 25 or 26).”

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Officials are urging Hawaiians to prepare for the storm's potential fallout.

“Take action now, be prepared. Hopefully the hurricane's path will change, but hope is not the plan, said meteorologist John Bravender of the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. “Prepare as if you will be hit.”

The impact on the state will depend on how severe the storm is when it gets closer.

“Really, Douglas can impact any part of the state. Even a high-end tropical storm can cause significant damage,” Bravender said.

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Tropical storm Gonzalo heads towards the Lesser Antilles. It could become a hurricane on Saturday, July 25, before it reaches the Windward Islands of the Caribbean, writes The Weather Channel.

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This is a very small storm, so its impact is mostly limited to the Windward Islands. Floods, high winds, heavy surf and coastal flooding are expected in parts of the islands.

Gonzalo is the earliest XNUMXth named storm in the Atlantic.

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