"Tropical Storm Emily Emerges in the Atlantic, First Alert Issued"
Tropical Storm Franklin has formed in the Caribbean and is expected to approach the coast of Hispaniola, bringing heavy rainfall. Tropical Storm Emily is expected to weaken and become a post-tropical remnant low. Tropical Depression 6 is forecasted to dissipate soon. An area of disturbed weather in the Gulf of Mexico may develop into a tropical depression. Another tropical depression is possible off the African coast. Hurricane Hillary has weakened to a tropical storm and is expected to bring heavy rainfall to southern California.