Tropical Storm Gordon (2018) facts for kids

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Tropical Storm Gordon was a powerful weather event that happened in early September 2018. It was a type of tropical cyclone, which is a big storm system that forms over warm ocean waters. Gordon first started to develop on September 1, 2018.

Gordon's Journey

Gordon began its journey by crossing over southern Florida. It passed near places like Key Largo and Miami on September 3, 2018. After moving over Florida, the storm then entered the Gulf of Mexico later that same day.

Warnings and What Happened Next

Because Gordon was a strong storm, special warnings were put out. People living from southeastern Louisiana all the way to the Florida Panhandle were told about tropical storm and hurricane warnings. This meant they needed to get ready for strong winds and heavy rain.

Weather experts thought Gordon might even become a full hurricane before it reached the United States Gulf Coast. Hurricanes are even stronger than tropical storms, with much faster winds.

Images for kids

Tropical Storm Gordon hours after its second landfall in Florida on September 3
Rainfall associated with Gordon and its extratropical remnants

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