Tropical Storm Arlene forms, the first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. It's expected to remain in the Gulf of Mexico.
A tropical depression formed in the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of 2023's hurricane season, and forecasters say it could soon become Tropical Storm Arlene.Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Friday afternoon in the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said.
Forecasts from the hurricane center said the storm is expected to remain offshore and have only minimal impact in Florida or any land area as it meanders south in the Gulf. Florida residents may see 1 to 2 inches of rain, with up to 5 inches possible in some locations, through Saturday. The rain wouldn't be directly related to Arlene, forecasters said.
As of 2 p.m. EDT, Arlene's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph, with higher gusts. The storm is expected to weaken by tonight, and it is forecast to degenerate into a remnant low on Saturday.
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