You might consider cancelling your plans to travel to Cuba or Florida in the coming days. Or, at the very least, keeping yourself informed about the latest weather information due to Tropical Storm Elsa. A landfall in Florida could occur Tuesday, July 6, 2021.Travel Alert July 2021: Tropical Storm Elsa is threatening Florida and Cuba with landfallsThe maximum sustained winds of Tropical Storm Elsa, currently located 50 miles north-east of Kingston, Jamaica, and moving west at 13 mph are 60 mph. This storm is considered a strong tropical storm and, although strengthening is possible, it is unlikely to become a hurricane again.At approximately 8:00 AM tomorrow morning, the first hurricane in 2021's Atlantic Basin season, a possible landfall could be made on the southern coast, central Cuba. This would occur at around July 5, 2021.The provinces of Camaguey and Granma are under tropical storm alert.Las Tunas; Santiago de Cuba, Ciego de Avila; Sancti Spiritus; Villa Clara; Cienfuegos; Matanzas; Mayabeque; Havana in Cuba; Jamaica; Florida Keys westward to Dry Tortugas.The islands of Cayman Brac, Little Cayman and the province of Artemisa are under tropical storm watch.Storm surges can raise water levels up to five feet above the normal tide levels in areas along the southern coast of Cuba. This includes Florida, where the storm surge could increase water levels up to three feet from Bonita Beach and Flamingo. It also affects Florida Bay, where it can reach as high as two feet from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas.Central Cuba is expected to receive rainfall totals between 4 and 8 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 in the region. This could lead to flash flooding and mudslides.In Florida, you can expect rainfall amounts up to four inches with localized amounts up to six inches. This could lead to flash flooding or minor river flooding.Flight cancellations, delays and waiversExpect delays and cancellations to flights if you travel to Cuba or any part of Florida in the next few days. Stay informed about the latest information regarding this tropical weather system that could adversely impact your travel plans. You can postpone or cancel your trip, regardless of the mode of travel.You may be eligible to waive a fee to modify your itinerary if you have a flight booked.These are the three airlines that have issued travel alerts in response to this tropical system.SummaryAs Tropical Storm Elsa moves along its path, expect more airline travel alerts as it affects Florida. It is expected to hit Florida by Tuesday, July 6, 2021.If your travel plans are affected by adverse weather conditions, please contact your airline.Source: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of Department of Commerce of United States.This is what you can do: ShareLinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterestEmail
