Multiple Tropical Storms Disturbing the Atlantic as Franklin Prepares to Make Landfall

Hurricane season has been heating up in the Atlantic as forecasters are monitoring five tropical systems, two of which are expected to make landfall. In the Pacific, Tropical Storm Hilary hit the Southern US, specifically California, hard this past weekend, however these storms in the Atlantic are not expected to be as significant.

Tropical Storm Franklin

The first storm expected to make landfall in the Atlantic is Tropical Storm Franklin. This storm will bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to the northern Caribbean and Puerto Rico by the middle of the week.

The Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico are all under fire and are at risk of life-threatening conditions from the intense rainfall.

Tropical Storm Franklin was officially named a tropical storm over the weekend as its circulation sped up and the maximum sustained winds reached 39 mph. To be classified as a tropical storm, a system must have winds between 39-73 mph.