Tropical Storm Dexter update
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The storm remains disorganized on Wednesday but still has time to strengthen over the Gulf before making landfall on Thursday.
The tropical cyclone Crising (international name: Wipha) intensified on Saturday morning and became a severe tropical storm, PAGASA said.
The system, identified as Invest 93L, originally developed east of Florida before traversing the entire state and ending up over Louisiana and Mississippi.
North Carolina has declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and at least six deaths. Gov.
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As the peak months of the Atlantic hurricane season quickly approach, conditions for tropical development become more likely.
Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop.
Storm expected to pass ‘rather close’ to city on Sunday, as forecaster warns of strong winds and torrential rain over the weekend.