Tropical Storm BarryFri, Jun 1st 2007 Weather Hurricane Season 2007, which began today, June 1, is starting off quickly. Late this afternoon, the National Hurricane Center upgraded a Gulf of Mexico storm, naming it Tropical Storm Barry.
The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere in the Big Bend area Saturday, bringing much-needed rain to the area.
The storm is forecast to be a "rainmaker," rather than a wind event. Winds are expected to remain in the lower range for tropical storms: 45 MPH, with higher gusts.
However, there is a possibility of storm surge along the coast, with surge of 3-5 feet above normal tide levels. Also, inland flooding is a possibility, as the storm may bring 3 to 5 inches of rain during its quick trip across the Florida peninsula. Read More...
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