Hurricane Update – Tropical Storm Arlene

By Julianne, June 29, 2011, Hurricane Prep

June 29, 2011, 10:55am – The first tropical storm of the hurricane season has made its way into the Gulf. Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to strengthen later today as it moves towards Mexico. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coast of northeastern Mexico from Barra de Nautla northward to Bahia Algodones.

According to Weather Underground, the major threat from Arlene is heavy rainfall. Rainfall accumulation is expected to be 4-8 inches over the Mexican states of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and eastern San Luis Potosi with possible isolated maximum amounts of 15 inches over mountainous terrain. Since these areas do not have much vegatation to absorb Arlene’s rains, the rainfall are likely to cause damaging flooding and mudslides.

For more information about Tropical Storm Arlene, please visit these news sources:

• Nola.com – Tropical Storm Arlene Slowly Organizes Heading Toward Mexico
• Nola.com – Tropical Storm Arlene Expected to Make Landfall in Northeastern Mexico
• Dr. Jeff Masters’ WunderBlog – Tropical Storm Arlene, A Heavy Rainfall Threat for Mexico
• Stormpulse – Live tracking of Hurricane Arlene

Hurricane Arlene's projected course

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