Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the North Atlantic Ocean: Hurricane Maria is located about 100 mi...160 km E of Martinique and about 130 mi...215 km ESE of Dominica with maximum sustained winds...90 mph...150 km/h. Present movement…WNW or 290 degrees at 13 mph...20 km/h.

Hurricane Jose is located about 280 mi...450 km ESE of Cape Hatteras North Carolina and about 385 mi...620 km W of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds...85 mph...140 km/h, Present movement…N or 360 degrees at 9 mph...15 km/h.

Tropical Depression Lee is located about 1060 mi...1710 km W of the Cabo Verde islands with maximum sustained winds...35 mph...55 km/h. Present movement…WNW or 290 degrees at 13 mph...20 km/h.

In the Eastern Pacific: Hurricane Otis is located about 1165 mi...1870 km WSW of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds…100 mph…155 km/h. Present movement…N or 355 degrees at 6 mph…9 km/h.

Tropical Storm Norma is located about 160 mi...255 km SW of Cabo San Lucas Mexico with maximum sustained winds...50 mph...85 km/h. Present movement…WNW or 285 degrees at 5 mph...7 km/h.

In the Western Pacific: Tropical Storm 20w (Talim), located approximately 79 nm north of Misawa, Japan, is tracking north-northeastward at 46 knots.

Newsbytes:

New Zealand - Heavy rain has left some parts of Mosgiel, near Dunedin, flooded on Monday, causing disruptions for locals. Heavy rain has drenched parts of the South Island and even forced the closure of East Taieri School due to the risk of a nearby creek bursting its banks. More rain is expected along the east coast of the South Island after a number of severe weather watches and warnings were put in place by MetService.

Florida, USA - Officials are urging thousands of Florida residents to evacuate due to a rising river threatening record flooding after a nearly two-week onslaught of destruction, death and terror from Hurricane Irma. Sunday officials said the Withlacoochee River has reached major flood stage at the Trilby gauge. It is currently at 16.79 feet and is expected to crest at 17.5 feet Wednesday. The crest is expected to last two days before receding. Officials warned that they may not be able to rescue residents once the river reaches a certain level. Water is already covering the streets and as high as mailboxes in some places.