Tropical Storm Arlene Forms in Gulf, Expected to Weaken Before Landfall

Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, developed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Arlene is moving south toward Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and is expected to weaken into a tropical depression later today.
While rain and rip currents have affected parts of the Gulf coast, the storm is projected to move away from the U.S. and weaken over open waters.
Forecasters say Arlene will likely be short-lived and cause minimal impact.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an active hurricane season this year with 12 to 17 named storms.