Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the east Caribbean
Bret formed out of an area of broad low pressure in the northwestern Caribbean Sea.
Hurricane Hunter Aircraft find the disturbance about 125 mi southeast of Trinidad has become Tropical Storm Bret. pic.twitter.com/kxf0ItmwzN
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 19, 2017
The First Alert Weather Team is monitoring the potential for a second named storm as tropical wave 93L in the southwestern Atlantic Ocean continues to become more organized.
Talking the Tropics With Mike: Pair of concerns over Atlantic Basin
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for part of the Louisiana coast for Potential Tropical Cyclone Three - see https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/dPsEx25RVl
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 19, 2017
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for part of the Louisiana coast because of a third storm -- Potential Tropical Cyclone 3.
The main hazard from Potential Tropical Cyclone Three is expected to be heavy rainfall of 4 to 8 in. with isolated maximum amounts of 10 in. pic.twitter.com/LRdNAdI8G3
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 19, 2017
The storms are not likely to have direct impact on Jacksonville, but heavy rain for Northeast Florida and South Georgia is expected Tuesday and Wednesday regardless of the development of the storms.
If either of the storms continue to develop and grow, the next two names on the hurricane list are "Cindy" and "Don."
Check with the First Alert Weather Center for updates for the latest forecast.
Gov. Rick Scott released a statement about the potential for severe weather this week.
Full statement:
"With severe weather including heavy rain and flooding expected across the Florida Panhandle this week, families in Northwest Florida should remain alert to local news and weather updates and make sure they have a plan. I have been monitoring the storm system in the Gulf of Mexico and will continue to receive briefings on possible impacts to our state. Tonight, I will be reaching out to emergency management officials in counties across Northwest Florida to ensure they have everything they need in anticipation of this severe weather system. This is a reminder to all Floridians of the dangerous weather our state faces during hurricane season and the importance of getting a plan to keep your family safe. Visit FloridaDisaster.org today to get a plan and be prepared."
I'm tracking potential tropical development in the Gulf this morning. Join us on CBS47/FOX30 for more #firstalertwx pic.twitter.com/7KiwuYLpgd
— Arielle Nixon (@NixonFirstAlert) June 19, 2017
#firstalertwx "Talking the Tropics With Mike": https://t.co/NIqzcQ9DbZ - could soon have "Bret" & "Cindy" @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/2SFhoFGSin
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) June 19, 2017
Computer models continue to take Invest 93-L west of FL. we could still see increased tropical moisture this week pic.twitter.com/QuVnSQBfb8
— Arielle Nixon (@NixonFirstAlert) June 19, 2017
An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate Potential Tropical Cyclone Two this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/sngT3zHrPz
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 19, 2017
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