Hurricane Oscar, the 15th named storm of the season, is anticipated to bring dangerous conditions including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding to the Bahamas and surrounding regions.
Meteorologists track wind speeds to classify storms, using thresholds of 39 mph for a tropical storm and 74 mph for a Category 1 hurricane, crucial for issuing warnings.
Storm surge poses significant risks as winds push seawater inland, which is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the U.S., exacerbated by strong waves and flooding.
The current hurricane season may see a historical peak with the prediction of 17 to 25 tropical storms, indicating a potentially devastating impact from major hurricanes.
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