Tropical Storm Arlene forms in Gulf; expected to weaken Friday night
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed.
Tropical Depression Two strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday afternoon and is now Tropical Storm Arlene.
Air Force hurricane hunters indicated that Tropical Storm Arlene has maximum wind speeds of 40 mph.
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As of 12 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Arlene was located near latitude 26.7 North, longitude 86.2 West. Arlene is moving toward the south near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this motion is expected to increase slightly through tonight.
Arlene is expected to weaken by Friday night and is forecasted to be downgraded by Saturday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
northeast of the center.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Be sure to stay updated with First Alert Weather Team throughout hurricane season for the latest.
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