Published on June 2, 2023 at 11:38 p.m.
A storm behaves strangely. Forecast.
atypical storm
A tropical storm originated in the Gulf of Mexico. Arlene becomes the first to be named on the second day of the official start of the season. It is unique in that it follows a very atypical trajectory. In fact, it is heading south, which is unusual.
Low intensity
Arlene is not likely to smash a record with sustained winds of 65 km/h. It is moving south at a speed of 8 km/h. On Friday, the cyclone was west of the coast of Florida. Abnormally warm water from the Gulf of Mexico helped form the cyclone. However, the too strong wind shear would prevent it from gaining momentum. According to NOAA forecasters, it should not gain in intensity.
gulf storm
Typically, tropical cyclones originate near the Caribbean early in the season. Their trajectory often leads them towards the American coasts, in a northerly direction. Arlene instead formed in the Gulf of Mexico and then made her way to the western tip of Cuba.
With the collaboration of Patrick Duplessis, meteorologist.
