Tropical Storm Franklin has formed in the eastern Caribbean Sea, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
Franklin formed on Sunday, Aug. 20, and is forecast to move west to west-northwestward over the eastern and central Caribbean. It’s currently producing max winds of 45 mph.
Franklin will eventually turn northward, potentially bringing tropical storm forced conditions to the Dominican Repbulic and Haiti around Tuesday or Wednesday.
After moving northeast of the Caribbean, Franklin is forecast to become a hurricane as it moves into the open Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Watches are issued for the southern coasts of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Regardless of development, heavy rainfall is possible over portions of the Lesser Antilles during the next couple of days.
We’re currently monitoring a few other areas with potential to develop across the Atlantic basin, along with Tropical Storm Emily and Tropical Storm Hilary. Check here for a look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season so far.
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