After killing three people in Cuba, Tropical Storm Alex made landfall in Bermuda and caused flooding in some parts of Florida.
After strengthening off Florida’s east coast, Alex became a tropical storm force.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Alex sustained maximum winds of 65 mph. It was located 325 miles west from Bermuda on Sunday night.
It was moving east-northeast at 26 mph. It was expected to pass close to Bermuda or just north of Bermuda Monday. There was a tropical storm warning. Forecasters predicted that it could bring rain to Bermuda from Sunday night through Monday morning.
Michael Weeks, National Security Minister, stated that emergency services were closely monitoring the storm.
Authorities reported that Alex in Cuba killed three people and damaged dozens of Havana homes. He also cut off electricity to some areas.
Some parts of South Florida were affected by road flooding Saturday due to heavy rains and winds. Officials in Miami assisted stranded cars from the flooded roads.
Dan Gelber, Miami Beach Mayor, said that the storm tested drainage pumps installed by the city in response to climate change’s increasing flooding.
Gelber stated that while the water was removed quickly, some areas were difficult to access. “There were some difficulties getting through some streets. One of the main arteries was impassable. But water is slowly dissipating.”
Alex was partially rescued from Hurricane Agatha’s remnants. The hurricane struck Mexico’s southern Pacific Coast last Wednesday, killing at least 9 people and leaving five others missing.
Officially, the Atlantic hurricane season began Tuesday. Although this is an unusually early start for the storm season, it’s not uncommon in Florida.
