- April 19, 2024
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Flagler County officials share that it’s likely that Tropical Depression 9, currently in the Caribbean Sea, will become Tropical Storm Hermine and eventually a hurricane as it heads towards Jamaica, Cuba, and potentially the Florida peninsula.
“While it is too early to tell what sort of impacts, if any, the storm will pose for Flagler County, this weekend is the perfect time to make sure you are ready for any potential hurricane,” said Flagler County Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord.
He and other municipal and county partners continue to closely monitor the Tropics, which has become quite active over the last couple of weeks.
“This weekend, expect continued high risk of rip currents and small craft advisories at our beaches and coastal waters due to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona to our northeast in the Atlantic Ocean – not ideal beach conditions,” Lord said. “But it is ideal for going to the store at your leisure to get any supplies you may need, filling up gas tanks, and to finalize any loose ends to your preparedness plan.”
Early next week, the National Hurricane Center will have better data about the potential impacts to Florida and Flagler County from the tropical system.
“We strongly encourage all our residents and businesses to make time this weekend to prepare,” Lord said.
Recommendations include:
For more information go to www.flaglercounty.gov/emergency and follow Emergency Management on social media at:
