Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Storm Franklin made landfall on southern coast of Dominican Republic
MIAMI - As we near the peak of hurricane season, Hispaniola and northern Mexico are already dealing with two storms.
Wednesday morning, Tropical Storm Franklin made landfall on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic near Barahona. The storm was moving to the north at 10 mph with sustained winds of 50 mph.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Dominican Republic's entire south coast from Haiti border eastward to Cabo Engano, the Dominican Republic's entire north coast from the Haiti border eastward to Cabo Engano, Haiti's entire south coast from Anse d'Hainault eastward to the Dominican Republic border, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Franklin will cross the island of Hispaniola on Wednesday and emerge over the southwestern Atlantic waters later in the day.
Some weakening is likely while Franklin moves over Hispaniola, followed by re-strengthening beginning on Thursday after the center moves over the Atlantic.
Franklin is expected to dump 5 to 10 inches of rain on the island, with higher amounts around 15 inches mainly across central portions of Hispaniola into Thursday.
Meanwhile, what was Tropical Depression Harold has dissipated into remnants over northern Mexico.