Hoewel mensen op sociale media denken aan een storm in een glas water, zit het venijn toch in de staart. Zoals de meteo dat ook heeft aangekondigd.
De komende uren zullen uitsluitsel geven, maar de weerkaart lijkt de meteorologen van vanmiddag gelijk te geven: regen, regen, regen!
NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center
Hurricane Matthew is gradually becoming better organized tonight as it heads for the Central Caribbean Sea. The tropical cyclone is centered at 8 p.m. AST about 150 miles (240 km) north-northeast of Curacao, moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h). A westward to west-southwestward motion with some decrease in forward speed during the next couple of days is expected.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts – a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Continued gradual strengthening during the next 48 hours is expected.
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Bonaire, Curacao, and Aruba and from the Colombia/Venezuela border to Riohacha. Tropical storm conditions are possible in Bonaire, Curacao, and Aruba tonight and Friday, and over portions of the watch area in Colombia beginning Friday. Interests elsewhere along the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, as well as Jamaica, Hispaniola, and eastern Cuba, should also monitor the progress of Matthew.
Get the latest on Matthew by visiting the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov
Bron: Persbureau Curacao