Tropical Storm Bret Intensifies as it Heads Toward Eastern Caribbean

Tropical Storm Bret formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is strengthening as it approaches the eastern Caribbean.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, strong winds and storm surge to islands like Barbados, Dominica, Martinique and St. Lucia on Thursday and Friday.
Bret may reach near hurricane strength before weakening over the weekend.
Residents across the region have been advised to closely monitor the storm and prepare for its impacts.
Despite an early start, the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is still forecast to see average activity overall.