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UPDATE: TS Arlene downgraded to Tropical Depression

Tropical Storm Arlene weakened to a tropical depression on Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, as its maximum sustained winds dipped from 40 mph to 35 mph. Photo: National Weather Centre
Through the weekend, Arlene is forecast to continue its southward track and eventually approach western Cuba. Along the way, rain and winds from the storm will lead to rough seas along and expanding outward from the storm's track. Photo: AccuWeather
Through the weekend, Arlene is forecast to continue its southward track and eventually approach western Cuba. Along the way, rain and winds from the storm will lead to rough seas along and expanding outward from the storm's track. Photo: AccuWeather
MIAMI, Florida, USA - Tropical Storm Arlene weakened to a tropical depression on Saturday morning, June 3, 2023, as its maximum sustained winds dipped from 40 mph to 35 mph.

The United States National Hurricane Center’s on Saturday issued an advisory that Arlene was moving south-southeast near 7 mph about 145 miles west-southwest of the Dry Tortugas and on a track toward Cuba. 

It added that the depression should turn east Saturday night and scrape under the Florida Keys’ coast.

Currently, weather forecasters said the storm is said to bring Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with 40% chance of it expected in the Keys on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Key West.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

See previous story published yesterday, Friday, June 2, 2023

Tropical Storm Arlene forms

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with stronger gusts. Arlene is expected to weaken tonight, and is projected to become a remnant of the offside on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Tropical storm force winds extend up to 70 miles (110 km) northeast of center.

Estimated minimum central pressure based on the data of the Air Force Hurricane Hunters is 1002 mb (29.59 inches).

Arlene does not pose any threat to the Virgin Islands at this time.

Hurricane season officially began for the Atlantic Ocean basin on June 1.

8 Responses to “UPDATE: TS Arlene downgraded to Tropical Depression”

  • The watchdog (02/06/2023, 14:34) Like (13) Dislike (11) Reply
    This is early we in trouble
    • The Crying Souls.. (02/06/2023, 15:56) Like (7) Dislike (14) Reply
      Focus on the crying Souls leaving Africa in Anger looking for their children.... Stay Focus on Africa.. The Spirits get Angry at these Slaves masters around this time
  • Sorry... (02/06/2023, 15:41) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    To use this news article to express myself but, with the last 12 hours power has gone off FOUR times for the day. Now when things like our large appliance are affected, who will replace them? What is really going on in this place?
    • strupesss (02/06/2023, 17:41) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
      Surge protector!!!! you have no excuse goodbye
      • WTF (02/06/2023, 19:08) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        I have seen surge protectors burn by powerful power surges. Si using surge protectors on house appliances helps, but they are not fool proof. The electricity power grid needs upgrading.
  • Specifics (02/06/2023, 15:49) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    The power in Sea Cow's Bay has been out for majority of the day. Please get this rectifiec before night....it is so hot already!
  • for sure (03/06/2023, 19:26) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    The heat is brutal and it is only going to get worse. Soon you will be able to fry a egg on the sidewalk. Global warming has now consumed the world. I’m nervous about the hurricanes, hurricanes feeds off heat. The only thing one can do is start preparing themselves and their homes. INVEST IN A GENERATOR.


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