Tropical Storm Nicole Expected To wreck havoc in the Caribbean







29 September 2010 | posted by: Kevin Steinbeck | No Comment

TROPICAL STORM

Caribbean Islands are under the threat of Nicole, the tropical storm, which has created flood situations in many parts of Islands as expected.

According to forecasters storm is expected to hit Jamaica and Cayman Island badly resulting into heavy rainfall.

Winds blowing at the speed of 40 mph will not hit Florida as its path has been shifted towards east.

Florida Straits was expected to be beaten up by the storm on Wednesday.

However, Cuban residents got relief from drought situations when heavy rainfall was witnessed in central region of Islands.

It has resulted into over flowing water reservoirs responsible for bringing smile back on face of the locals.

Top rains have been reported in region of Sancti Spirits, measuring 4.5 inches, which have not resulted into mudslides or flood situations.

Local residents are expecting similar rainy conditions which can solve their prolonged difficulty related with water shortage.

Cuba is not expected to witness evacuation emergency for Nicole.
Nicole is a result of tropical depression over Central Cuban region which is not going to affect Gulf of Mexico where U.S. oil and gas operations are highly active.

Orange groves located in central Florida is also safe due to the shift in the path of storm. Heavy rains have been reported on east side of system ensuring risk-free surroundings on west side.

Tropical storm is expected to unload 5-10 inches of rain in the region it passes through. Cayman Island, some parts of Cuba and Bahamas are under the effect of warning indicating storm conditions in the next 12 to 24 hours.



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