Currently — June 2, 2023: Tropical Depression Two has formed in the Gulf

The weather, currently.

A Tropical Depression has formed in the central Gulf of Mexico, and is expected to continue bringing heavy showers and thunderstorms to most of Florida over the coming few days.

Even though hurricane season just started on Thursday, this depression is the second cyclone of the season. A subtropical storm formed in the Atlantic Ocean in mid-January, but was only recognized months later after forecasters reexamined old weather maps. If this week’s cyclone, TD2, continues to strengthen, it would be given the name ‘Arlene’.

-Eric Holthaus

What you can do, currently.

Welcome to the new-and-improved Currently!

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Thank you for taking this exciting journey with us!

—Eric Holthaus