Duval Times

On August 2, 2024, Senator Rick Scott received a briefing from National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director Dr. Mike Brennan and released a statement urging Floridians to stay alert and prepare as the state monitors the path of Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. The NHC forecasts a 90% chance of this system becoming a tropical cyclone within the next seven days, potentially impacting Florida starting this weekend.

Senator Rick Scott stated, “Tropical storm watches and warnings have now been issued along the Gulf Coast and our state is in the cone of potential impacts from severe tropical weather from Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. I just spoke with National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Mike Brennan and while there is still uncertainty about the track and intensity of this storm system, families should prepare for very heavy rain of 4-8 inches with some areas getting as much as 12 inches of rainfall. That means we could see flooding across the state. Floridians understand just how quickly storms can develop and intensify. Now is the time to make a plan and make sure you’re ready for anything. Remember - NEVER drive into flood waters - turn around, don’t drown. As I always say: we can rebuild a house, but we cannot rebuild a life. I’ll be continuously monitoring this system and urge all Floridians to do the same. Florida has the best law enforcement and emergency managers in the world so please listen to them and be ready for severe weather.”

Senator Scott encourages all Floridians to visit his website at www.rickscott.senate.gov/hurricane-preparedness to get prepared today. For updates on Potential Tropical Cyclone Four, visit nhc.noaa.gov or follow @NHC_Atlantic on Twitter, and check information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management at floridadisaster.org or @FLSERT on Twitter.

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