Hurricane Milton, a category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, continues its advance through the Gulf of Mexico and is strengthening towards Florida, but its effects could impact the westernmost provinces of Cuba starting Monday night, according to the latest weather reports.
Authorities have issued alerts for the region, as tropical storm winds are expected to begin affecting areas of Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and Havana.
The National Hurricane Center of the United States has estimated that strong winds, with speeds of 62 km per hour or more, could reach the western extreme of Cuba starting at 8:00 PM on Monday, with greater intensity during the early hours of Tuesday.
This area is within the band with a 20% to 30% probability of receiving these winds, which represents a moderate risk to infrastructure and the well-being of the residents.
The center of Hurricane Milton is moving northwest, it will pass far from Cuba but the outer bands of the weather phenomenon could generate rain and gusty winds in Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and Havana.
Local authorities have advised residents to take precautions, secure their homes, and stay alert for official updates on the evolution of the system.
On the other hand, the provinces closest to the center of the island, such as Matanzas and Mayabeque, could also experience some strong wind gusts, but with a significantly lower probability, between 5% and 10%.
The situation in eastern Cuba, however, seems to be out of danger, with a minimal risk of being affected by the passage of the hurricane.
Cubans in the western regions are advised to follow the guidance of local authorities and prepare their homes for possible strong winds or power outages.
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