Could Hurricane Matthew Make USA Landfall?
Should the U.S. be worried about powerhouse Hurricane Matthew? While it is too early to know for sure, forecasters say there is cause for concern: One forecast shows a direct hit in the Carolinas on Saturday. There are basically two extremely wide-ranging scenarios after it batters the Caribbean: Either a direct hit, anywhere from Florida to Maine, or a miss, with the storm sliding up the coast but never making landfall. Matthew could take a track close to the coast or could pass several hundred miles offshore, according to AccuWeather.
What will ultimately determine how close Matthew comes to the East Coast involves the timing and strength of large-scale weather systems spinning over the U.S. and the Atlantic, according to Weather.com. Upper-level high and low pressure areas — whose forecast are difficult to pin down this far out — will either act to help pull the storm close to the coast or push it out to sea.
Even if the storm doesn’t make a direct hit, massive waves will pound portions of the East Coast, Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore said. The largest waves will likely batter Florida to North Carolina on Wednesday through Friday, AccuWeather warned. Rip currents will also develop and can be life-threatening.
Regardless, if it hits or not you must stay prepared for any scenario. That means stocking up on supplies, having a plan, staying engaged and being informed. It’s never too early to start planning ahead, especially with Hurricane Season in full swing and the unpredictability of Hurricane Matthew looming as it meanders through the Atlantic Ocean. Feel free to check out the 2016 Hurricane Season guide from NBC6 for help and tips!
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