Tropical Storm Oscar Moves Through Bahamas After Deadly Cuban Landfall

Oscar, the smallest recorded hurricane, surprised forecasters and caused significant damage in Cuba before heading towards the Bahamas.

Tropical Storm Oscar, initially a Category 1 hurricane, made landfall in Cuba, resulting in at least six fatalities and significant flooding.
The storm is now moving through the Bahamas with sustained winds of 40 mph and is expected to bring heavy rainfall, causing potential flash floods.
Oscar made history as the smallest recorded hurricane, with a wind field only about six miles across, complicating early detection and forecasting.
Forecasters were caught off guard by Oscar's rapid intensification, which was not predicted by existing models, highlighting challenges in hurricane forecasting.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been particularly active, with 15 named storms and 10 hurricanes so far, driven by record-warm ocean temperatures.