Sunday, October 31, 2010

Hurricane Tomas to Turn Towards Haiti: Tents & Cholera

by FishOutofWater

Wind shear has weakened Hurricane Thomas to a minimal 75mph storm, but new track models forecast Thomas is heading towards Haiti. Hundreds of thousands of Haitian earthquake survivors struggling to survive in tents now face an approaching hurricane. A cholera outbreak caused by sewage tainted water supplies could spread disastrously if the storm hits Haiti's  tent cities and impoverished rural villages.

The NHC forecasts hurricane Tomas to hit Haiti near Port au Prince Friday afternoon with winds over 100mph.



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