Hurricane Franklin
Updated August 28, 2023
Swells generated by Franklin are expected to begin affecting Bermuda by tonight. These swells are also likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions through the beginning of this week along portions of the east coast of the United States. Please consult products from your local weather office.
Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates
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Royal Caribbean has multiple ships sailing toward the area of Tropical Storm Idalia, including Voyager of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas. As of now, however, there are no updates to the schedule announced by the cruise line.
Disney Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)
MSC Cruises
No announced schedule changes for MSC at this time.
Carnival Legend: Similar to Carnival Magic, Legend was slated to sail from Baltimore on a six-day cruise to Bermuda. Instead, it will now visit Nassau and Freeport.
Virgin Voyages
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th.
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| Hurricane Franklin |
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| WIND: | MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H |
| WATCHES/ WARNINGS: | SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Bermuda |
Tropical Storm Idalia is centered 70 nm ESE of Cozumel Mexico, moving E at 2 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Peak seas are around 10 ft. Idalia is expected to become a hurricane by Tuesday. Heavy rainfall from Idalia is expected across the eastern Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba. The heavy rainfall may produce areas of flash and urban flooding, as well as landslides, across western Cuba. Heavy rainfall is also likely to spread into portions of the Southeast U.S. by mid to late week. Minor coastal flooding is expected within the Tropical Storm Warning area over the Yucatan Peninsula in areas of onshore winds.
| Tropical Storm Idalia |
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| WIND: | MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H |
| WATCHES/ WARNINGS: | SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to Rio Lagartos, including Cozumel * Pinar del Rio Cuba A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for... * Chokoloskee to Indian Pass Florida, including Tampa Bay A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * Englewood to Indian Pass Florida, including Tampa Bay A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Isle of Youth Cuba * South of Englewood to Chokoloskee Florida* Dry Tortugas Florida. |
Please read the latest HIGH SEAS FORECAST issued by the National Hurricane Center at website -
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAHSFAT2.shtml and the latest NHC Forecast/Advisory and Public
Advisory at
www.hurricanes.gov for more details on Franklin and Idalia.
Several Cruise Lines have already made changes to their itineraries in anticipation of the approaching storms. Cruise lines will take every precaution to protect passengers, crew, and ships from weather conditions. When traveling during hurricane season, it is common to have modified itineraries.
- NHC issuing advisories for the Atlantic on Hurricane Franklin and TS Idalia
- NHC issuing advisories for the Eastern Pacific on TS Irwin
- Marine warnings are in effect for the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean/SW Atlantic and Eastern Pacific
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Royal Caribbean Itinerary Updates
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Royal Caribbean has multiple ships sailing toward the area of Tropical Storm Idalia, including Voyager of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas. As of now, however, there are no updates to the schedule announced by the cruise line.
Norwegian Cruise Line Weather Alert (click for latest)
Norwegian Pearl's itinerary calls for a stop in Bermuda, which will likely feel the effects of Hurricane Franklin.
Carnival Cruise Line Travel Alerts (click for latest)
Carnival Magic: Originally set to sail from Norfolk, VA to Bermuda on a six-day cruise, Carnival Magic will now instead sail to Half Moon Cay, Nassau and Freeport to steer clear of Hurricane Franklin.
Carnival Magic: Originally set to sail from Norfolk, VA to Bermuda on a six-day cruise, Carnival Magic will now instead sail to Half Moon Cay, Nassau and Freeport to steer clear of Hurricane Franklin.
Carnival Legend: Similar to Carnival Magic, Legend was slated to sail from Baltimore on a six-day cruise to Bermuda. Instead, it will now visit Nassau and Freeport.
Virgin Voyages
Scarlet Lady is scheduled to sail from Miami to Costa Maya, which would put in in the path of Idalia.
If you are sailing this week or next, please consult with your travel agent or the cruise line's website for up to the minute information. The information below was accurate at the time of publication.
Hurricane Season Dates
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th.
Make a Plan (FEMA)
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