Tropical depression Arlene became a tropical storm on Friday

Article first published: Friday, June 02, 2023, 5 a.m. EST

Article last updated: Friday, June 02, 2023, 11 p.m. EST

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 11 pm Friday advisory, the tropical depression that has been named Arlene has developed into a tropical storm with winds of 40 miles per hour.

Tropical Storm Arlene is 170 miles west-northwest of the Dry Tortugas, with maximum sustained wind of 40 mph. It’s moving 7 mph to the south-southeast. Tropical Storm Arlene is forecast to weaken.

YESTERDAY (Thursday):

Yesterday (Thursday) at 5 pm, the National Hurricane Center published the first advisory for a tropical depression.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches with localized higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible through Saturday across portions of the southern Florida Peninsula. The heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash, urban, and small stream flooding impacts.

Source: National Hurricane Center

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