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Major hurricane could hit US Gulf Coast this weekend

Satellite animation of Tropical Storm Ida in the Caribbean Sea.

It started as a relatively harmless cluster of thunderstorms in the southern Caribbean Sea earlier this week. By late Thursday afternoon, it became Tropical Storm Ida. By Sunday, it could be a major hurricane as it approaches the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.

Now is the time for carriers to grab as many loads in the potential impact zone as possible before the weather gets too dangerous over the weekend. Also, be ready to help with recovery and rebuilding if and when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

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Potential tropical storm could hit US Gulf Coast

Satellite animation of potential Caribbean tropical storm.

The next tropical storm could impact the U.S. just a week after Henri drenched parts of the Northeast and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people.

Related: Logistics groups ready to help during potentially busy hurricane season

A cluster of thunderstorms in the Caribbean off the Colombian coast has caught the attention of meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center. They expect the system to become more organized over the next few days, giving it an 80% chance of becoming a tropical...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/potential-tropical-storm-could-hit-us-gulf-coast

Triple threat of tropical weather continues

Satellite animation of Tropical Storm Grace.

Three tropical systems in the Atlantic basin are still causing issues, or potential issues, almost simultaneously. Shippers and receivers should expect possible delays in truckloads, air cargo and ocean freight over the next two to three days.

Fred

Tropical Storm Fred made landfall early Monday evening in the Florida Panhandle, flooding several areas and producing wind gusts of almost 70 mph.

Confirmed tornado near Rhonda, NC @NWSBlacksburg #ncwx #StormHour Photo Credits: @RiLeYAlDeN8 @Holgerson...

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3 tropical systems simultaneously impacting North America

Satellite animation of storms over the Atlantic and Caribbean.

After no named storms had formed in the Atlantic basin for about a month, three are now impacting parts of North America. Shippers and receivers should expect potential delays in truckloads, air cargo and ocean freight over the next two to three days.

Fred

Tropical Storm Fred made landfall early Monday evening in the Florida Panhandle, flooding the Panama City area and other spots, as well as producing wind gusts of almost 70 mph in Apalachicola.

Widespread flooding in the Southport, FL area...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/3-tropical-systems-simultaneously-impacting-north-america

Hot Shots: Fire whirl, train derailments, huge hail and more

Photo montage of a BNSF train, and a tractor-trailer with a dark storm cloud across the sky.

Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting images in trucking, transportation and weather. This week features a tornado of sorts spawned by a wildfire, two train derailments in the same state, severe-size hail and more.

Wildfire weather control

The Dixie Fire in Northern California has been burning since July 13 and is the largest wildfire in the country. The heat is so intense that the fire has been creating its own weather, like this fire whirl...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hot-shots-fire-whirl-train-derailments-huge-hail-and-more

Heat waves scorching two coasts heading into weekend

Scorching heat will continue to bake two regions of the country heading into the weekend. In some areas, the humidity will add another layer of risk for anyone who has to work outdoors.

Northwest

A strong ridge of high pressure will stay parked over the Pacific Northwest, leading to more triple-digit heat in many places.

New daily record highs were set Thursday in Eugene and Redmond, Oregon, where the mercury climbed to 103 and 101 degrees, respectively.

(Map: FreightWaves SONAR Critical Events,...

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Tropical Depression Fred making likely comeback as tropical storm

Satellite animation of Tropical Depression Fred in the Caribbean.

Tropical Depression Fred has lost some steam but will likely make a comeback as a tropical storm prior to landing in South Florida this weekend.

Tropical Storm Fred became the sixth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season late Tuesday night. It formed in the Caribbean, moving across several islands Wednesday. This land interaction weakened Fred a bit, but the National Hurricane Center is forecasting Fred to regain strength as it moves over the warm open waters of the Caribbean over the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tropical-depression-fred-making-likely-comeback-as-tropical-storm

Tropical Storm Fred eyes US landfall this weekend

Satellite animation of Tropical Storm Fred in the Caribbean.

Tropical Storm Fred became the sixth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season late Tuesday night.

Related: Logistics groups ready to help during potentially busy hurricane season

On average, the sixth named storm develops on Aug. 28, so Fred is more than two weeks ahead of schedule. This is according to a from Philip Klotzbach, a Colorado State University meteorologist who specializes in Atlantic basin hurricane season forecasts.

Klotzbach also said that, since 1966, only five other...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tropical-storm-fred-eyes-us-landfall-this-weekend

Hurricane Elsa still eyeing US landfall next week

Satellite animation of Hurricane Elsa in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Elsa is cruising across the Caribbean, centered just 100 miles southeast of the Dominican Republic as of 8 a.m. ET Saturday. Elsa’s sustained winds were at 75 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane, and it’s heading to the northwest with a forward speed of 31 mph.

The hurricane could hit the western end of Haiti Saturday afternoon or evening, followed by Cuba Sunday. Elsa still has a good chance of a southern Florida landfall late Monday or early Tuesday, probably as a strong tropical...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hurricane-elsa-still-eyeing-us-landfall-next-week

Hurricane Elsa eyeing the Caribbean this weekend

Satellite animation of Hurricane Elsa.

Note: Elsa became a hurricane after the embedded video was recorded.

Tropical Storm Elsa quickly strengthened into a hurricane Friday morning, making a beeline for the Caribbean. At 8 a.m. ET Friday, Elsa was centered just 20 miles southwest of Barbados.

Surface observations from Barbados indicate that Elsa’s maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane. Gusts have reached 86 mph so far.

The Meteorological Service of Barbados has issued a hurricane...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hurricane-elsa-eyeing-the-caribbean-this-weekend

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