WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — There have been few changes in the strength of Tropical Depression Two since it formed Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico.
At 11 a.m. Friday, the depression was moving toward the south at about 5 mph and this motion is expected to increase slightly during the day Friday and Friday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts.
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide
Tropical Depression #Two Advisory 4: Depression Moving Slowly Southward With Little Change In Strength. https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) June 2, 2023
The National Hurricane Centers said the system is forecast to weaken later Friday and tonight, degenerating into a remnant low on Saturday.
It will continue to feed in moisture to South Florida over the next few days, bringing an additional 1 to 2 inches with localized higher amounts of up to 5 inches possible through Saturday.
Regardless, the heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash, urban and small stream flooding impacts.
