South Florida braces for possible tropical storm: Forecast

If this system becomes a tropical storm it would be named Alex.

June 1, 2022, 9:48 AM

South Florida is bracing for a potential tropical storm as the Atlantic hurricane season gets underway.

There's an 80% chance for development into a tropical depression or tropical storm by Friday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.

PHOTO: Possible paths for a tropical system moving toward Florida.
Possible paths for a tropical system moving toward Florida.
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If this system becomes a tropical storm, its name will be Alex.

Many computer models show the system moving toward Florida by Friday night into Saturday.

Heavy rain -- up to 6 inches in some areas -- is expected in South Florida this weekend. Flash flooding is also possible.

PHOTO: Heavy rain is expected in South Florida this weekend. Flash flooding is also possible.
Heavy rain is expected in South Florida this weekend. Flash flooding is also possible.
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These are the names up for use this hurricane season:

This comes days after Hurricane Agatha slammed Mexico, killing at least 11 people and causing massive flooding.

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