Tropical storm “Kate” formed off the coast of Mexico, has acquired the force of a hurricane. On Wednesday, September 6, according to the national center hurricane warning the United States.
The wind speed in the center of the hurricane reaches 120 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists predict increased speed vortex flows during the two days. Now “Katya” is moving South-East at a speed of 4 kilometers per hour.
The national center for the prevention of hurricanes reported that to hurricane the first category increased tropical storm Jose, which is now moving to the Caribbean at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour, and the wind speed in the center of the hurricane reaches 120 kilometers per hour.
“Kate” and “Jose” originated with the hurricane “Irma”, who is now over the Caribbean sea and is moving towards the us state of Florida. National center for prevention of storms USA awarded the “Irma” maximum — fifth category. The wind gusts exceed 295 kilometers per hour.
In Puerto Rico in connection with the approach of “Irma” declared a state of emergency. Also hurricane to hit the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba. French authorities ordered the residents of its overseas territories — Islands of Saint Martin and Saint barthélemy — not to leave their homes. All the public buildings on the Islands, including schools, stopped working.
“Irma” stronger than the storm “Harvey”, which at the end of August fell on the South East coast of the United States. According to recent reports, the disaster of 70 people, the damage caused Texas authorities have estimated 150-180 billion.