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Tropical Storm Arlene has weakened bac to tropical depression

Denis Phillips: No threat to Florida
Tropical Storm Arlene track as of 2 p.m. Friday 6/2/23
Posted at 8:17 AM, Jun 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-04 11:19:38-04

TAMPA, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center Tropical Storm Arlene formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico Friday afternoon.

According to the NHC, Tropical Storm Arlene had maximum sustained winds near 40 miles per hour. However, Arlene is expected to weaken Friday night and degenerate into a remnant low on Saturday.

Arlene's center was located about 265 miles west of Fort Myers, Florida or 340 miles north-northwest of the western tip of Cuba. The system was moving south at 5 miles per hour.

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ABC Action News Chief Meteorologist Denis Phillips said the system poses no threat to Florida.

With hurricane season underway, don't forget the state's disaster preparedness sales tax holiday is currently underway to help you prepare for the storm season.