Major Hurricane Threat Brewing for the U.S.

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The Atlantic hurricane season is about to heat up. Experts warn that three to five named storms could form before the end of August, with the highest risk coming mid-month. One system could reach the Caribbean or even the U.S. between August 15 and 22, making it the first significant tropical threat of the season. From rough surf along the Carolinas to flooding rains in the Gulf, here’s what you need to know now—before the tropics explode into action. Stay informed and stay prepared. WooGlobe Ref : WGA239997 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00the Atlantic is waking up. Hurricane experts say three to five named storms could form before August

00:05ends. And the real spike in danger? Mid-August. At least one tropical system could track through

00:11the Caribbean and threaten the U.S. Off the Carolina coast, a brewing storm is steering

00:16away, but it's still kicking up rough surf and dangerous rip currents. In the northern Gulf,

00:21heavy downpours from Florida to Louisiana may spark flash flooding, though the risk of storm

00:26formation there is low. But far out in the Atlantic, new trouble is brewing. One system could curve

00:32harmlessly toward Bermuda, but another tropical wave, rolling off Africa next week, could be a

00:37game-changer. If it strengthens, it could reach the Caribbean or even the U.S. between August 15th

00:43and 22. For now, the Saharan dust is slowing things down. But once that fades, the tropics may explode

00:50into action. Coastal communities, it's time to stay alert, because hurricane season's real test is a

00:56about to begin.

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