MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Tropical storm dubbed Philippe with heavy rains poured over Cuba is currently moving toward the United States. The US National Hurricane Center issued a report, noting that some parts of South Florida might be affected by the foul weather.
#hurricane Summary for Tropical Storm Philippe (AT3/AL182017) https://t.co/qn2h0TmR8i #sandy
— US Hurricane Center (@USHurricaneCent) 28 октября 2017 г.
"Depression strengthens into tropical storm Philippe……Heavy rains occurring over central and western Cuba and spreading northward across the Florida Keys and South Florida……A couple of brief tornadoes are possible," the statement said.
#TD18 Now forms into Tropical Storm #Phillipe winds of 40mph, moving N at 29mph. Heavy wind and rain continue to occur in Cuba and Caymans. pic.twitter.com/LCvtom84ly
— Hurricane Advisories (@HAdvisories) 28 октября 2017 г.
In September, Hurricane Irma, the most severe storm ever recorded in the Atlantic basin devastated numerous Caribbean islands and the southeast portion of the United States, leaving more than 80 people dead.
