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Thunderstorms have moved through Pennsylvania and Maryland, bringing heavy rain and thunder overnight. More showers and storms are expected throughout the day, providing relief from extreme heat. Tropical Storm Franklin is forecasted to become a hurricane and pass close to Bermuda, influencing a weather system that will bring much-needed rain to the eastern US early next week.
Tropical Storm Franklin has caused heavy floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic, resulting in at least one death and two injuries. The storm is expected to bring up to 12 inches of rain to the country, with some areas potentially receiving up to 16 inches. Over 300 people are in shelters, and 280 have been evacuated from their homes. The storm has also caused damage to homes and infrastructure, with trees and light posts downed, and several buildings collapsing. In neighboring Puerto Rico, two scuba divers are missing. The World Food Program warns that 125,000 people in the Dominican Republic are at high risk due to living in vulnerable areas.
Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to make landfall on the island of Hispaniola, shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti, bringing heavy rains and the potential for landslides and floods. Dominican officials have announced closures of schools, government offices, and businesses, while Haiti has not yet announced any closures. The storm is forecasted to linger over Hispaniola before moving into open water. The Dominican Republic has issued red alerts for nearly half of its provinces and has dispatched workers to prepare for the storm. Haiti, already dealing with a surge in gang violence and displacement, is concerned about the potential chaos and the government's limited ability to respond quickly.
Tropical Storm Franklin is currently located in the eastern Caribbean and is expected to bring significant rainfall and the threat of flash flooding to Hispaniola. It may also become a hurricane in the Bermuda Triangle later this week or weekend. Other active areas being monitored in the Atlantic Basin include Tropical Depression Gert, a Gulf of Mexico system heading towards South Texas, and a disturbance called Invest 92L. Three tropical cyclones forming in a 24-hour period is a rare occurrence in the Atlantic.
Tropical Storm Franklin has formed in the Atlantic with winds of 50mph. It is forecasted to impact Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico with heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides. The storm is expected to maintain strength and bring heavy rain to the southern Dominican Republic and Haiti, with 2-6 inches of rain also expected in parts of Puerto Rico. Another tropical wave near Florida could develop into a tropical system as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico, potentially affecting parts of South Texas.
Tropical Storm Franklin has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is currently located 270 miles southeast of Isla Saona in the Dominican Republic. It is moving west-northwest at 14 mph with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is expected to approach the coast of Hispaniola on Wednesday, and tropical storm watches have been issued for the south coast of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated higher amounts, are expected across Puerto Rico, while portions of Hispaniola may experience 4 to 8 inches of rainfall.
Tropical Storm Franklin has formed in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, with winds of 45 mph, and is moving northwest. Tropical storm watches have been issued for the south coast of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous waves, with the potential for flooding. The hurricane cone predicts that Franklin will pass over the Dominican Republic and continue northeast.
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.