FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The first storm of hurricane season is likely to form today, bringing tropical-force gusts to South Florida, the National Hurricane Center said in a Friday morning advisory.
The subtropical or tropical storm, which would be named Arthur, is expected to form around the Bahamas from a large patch of stormy weather moving through the Florida Straits.
Although Florida is likely to avoid a direct hit, the broad cluster of storm clouds is expected to give the region a day or two of rough weather. Strong gusts, scattered power outages, flooding, powerful rip currents and high waves are expected Friday, the National Weather Service said.
