The National Hurricane Center is now tracking Tropical Storm Franklin, which formed on Sunday. Franklin is currently over the eastern Caribbean Sea. According to the NHC, the tropical storm is located about 270 miles south-southwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Franklin is moving toward the west-northwest at 14 mph. Related: 5 Tracked Areas of Interest in the Tropics; development chances increase “A west-northwestward track is expected to continue through the next day, followed by a sharp turn to the north. On the forecast track, Franklin should approach the coast of Hispaniola on Wednesday,” NHC said. . The following areas are under a tropical storm watch: The entire southern coast of Haiti from Anse d’Hainault eastward to the border with the Dominican Republic. The entire southern coast of the Dominican Republic from the border with Haiti eastward to Isla Saona. What does a tropical storm watch mean? Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. Related: Tropical Storm Emily formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2023. as the National Hurricane Center monitors multiple areas of concern.
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking Tropical Storm Franklin, which formed on Sunday.
Franklin is currently over the eastern Caribbean Sea.
According to the NHC, the tropical storm is located about 270 miles south-southwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Franklin is moving toward the west-northwest at 14 mph.
Related: 5 areas of interest surveyed in the tropics; increase the chances of development
“A west-northwestward track is expected to continue through the next day, followed by a sharp turn to the north. On the forecast track, Franklin should approach the coast of Hispaniola on Wednesday,” NHC said.
The following areas are under a tropical storm watch:
- The entire southern coast of Haiti from Anse d’Hainault east to the border with the Dominican Republic.
- The entire southern coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haitian border east to Isla Saona.
What does a tropical storm watch mean?
Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours.
Related: Tropical Storm Emily has formed in the Atlantic Ocean
Related: WESH 2 Hurricane Survival Guide 2023
Related: WESH 2 2023 Hurricane Season Forecast
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the Atlantic tropics, especially Florida, as the National Hurricane Center monitors multiple areas of concern.
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