Franklin Impact Bermuda and Atlantic Canada
Franklin, previously bringing rain and wind to Hispaniola, is poised to become the first major hurricane of the season. AccuWeather forecasters predict it will intensify before affecting Bermuda and Atlantic Canada. While it’s unlikely to directly hit the U.S. East Coast, rough surf and rip currents could endanger swimmers as summer concludes.
As of Saturday, Franklin, a Category 1 hurricane, drifted east of Turks and Caicos. It’s expected to turn northward, slowly strengthening. Satellite imagery reveals strengthening with an eye-like feature. Meteorology experts anticipate rapid intensification early next week due to warm ocean waters and low wind shear.
The storm will primarily impact Bermuda, likely westward but causing gusty winds and rough surf. Swells arriving this weekend heighten rip current risks. Subsequent winds and rain, however, should remain offshore.
Canada, especially Newfoundland, faces potential impacts as Franklin advances. Though it may lose intensity, strong winds and heavy rain could hit Newfoundland.
Eastern U.S. beaches will experience rough surf and rip currents, affecting swimming conditions. This coincides with high tides during the “Super Blue Moon.” Tidal flooding might worsen along sensitive areas like Charleston Harbor and Miami Beach.
Amid a busy tropical Atlantic period, Franklin’s arrival is followed by another potential Gulf storm impacting Florida. Meteorologists eye more storm formation in the central and eastern Atlantic by week’s end.
Recent Climate – Franklin Impact Bermuda and Atlantic Canada