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A developing tropical depression, likely to become Imelda, is approaching the Carolinas with potential heavy rains and flooding, while its interaction with Hurricane Humberto, possibly through the rare Fujiwhara Effect, could influence its path and impact, with models suggesting Humberto may steer Imelda away from land.
Tropical Storm Humberto is currently in the Atlantic and may interact with another developing storm, Imelda, through the rare Fujiwhara effect, which could alter their paths or cause them to merge, although such interactions are unlikely due to their size and distance.
Tropical Storm Jose has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the third named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, Jose is expected to be absorbed by Hurricane Franklin by the weekend through a phenomenon called the Fujiwhara effect, where two storms orbit around a shared center point. Franklin, the stronger storm, will absorb Jose, resulting in its demise. This comes as Hurricane Idalia battered the Carolina coast and another storm, Idalia, made landfall in Florida's Gulf Coast.
San Francisco experienced intense winds due to a rare meteorological effect called the Fujiwhara Effect, which occurs when two areas of low pressure compete and eventually merge into one storm. This storm happened to occur right over San Francisco, causing the strong winds.
California was hit by a storm with powerful winds that downed trees, caused power outages, and broke windows. The storm had two "eyes" or areas of low pressure, resulting in a rare occurrence known as the Fujiwhara effect, which intensified winds. The system also reached the benchmark for bombogenesis, or a "bomb cyclone," indicating a rapid drop in pressure. Southern California saw steady rain and strong winds from the south, increasing the risk of toppling trees. The National Weather Service issued special statements for the potential of landspouts and pea-size hail.