Tropical Storm Franklin Updates: Mudslides, Dangerous Flooding Likely in parts of Hispaniola Midweek

The new Tropical Storm Franklin will unleash heavy rainfall and flooding concerns in parts of Hispaniola midweek.

The developing Tropical Franklin could bring dangerous situations in parts of the Dominican Republic due to severe rainfall conditions.

Based on the National Weather Service (NWS) advisory, Tropical Storm Franklin could cause mudslides and dangerous flash flooding. Tropical warnings are also present in the affected areas, especially in parts of the Caicos Islands and Turks.

Tropical Storm Franklin's latest updates

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A stock photo of Dominican Republic. Tropical Storm Franklin is expected to bring heavy rainfall, mudslides and dangerous flooding to parts of Hispaniola, especially in parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Weather forecasts noted that Tropical Franklin could also unleash heavy rainfall in parts of Puerto Rico. Weather agencies are monitoring the developments of Franklin.

Franklin has made landfall in the Dominican Republic. The tropical storm unleashed severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and flooding.

At least two people were missing due to the weather conditions. One casualty was also reported in the region.

Meanwhile, at least 280 people were evacuated due to landslides and flooding threats.

The weather forecast in Haiti said the country experienced a rainy outlook.

Residents in the impacted areas are advised to monitor the latest forecasts, especially for people near low-lying or flood-prone areas.

People should immediately evacuate when floodwater rapidly rises. Severe flooding can lead to dangerous situations.

Tropical disturbances over the Atlantic

Furthermore, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported three possible tropical disturbances that could likely develop in the Atlantic and Northwestern Caribbean.

In the Central Subtropical Atlantic, forecasts said that a low-pressure area is being tracked in portions of the east-southeast of Bermuda. The disturbance could bring thunderstorms and disorganized showers.

Meanwhile, a low-pressure area was detected over the Northwestern Caribbean Sea. The forecast said that the disturbance is moving slowly.

Furthermore, low pressure in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic will unleash showers and thunderstorms, especially in Cabo Verde Islands.

In the U.S., the weather forecast showed that Tropical Storm Hilary will bring heavy rainfall and flooding concerns in portions of Southern California.

Hilary became a hurricane, but was downgraded to a tropical storm.

The storm conditions helped to ease the challenging heat in Southern California.

Also Read: US Weather Forecast: Severe Thunderstorms Likely to Hit Midwest This Week

Keeping safe from tropical storms

Tropical storms can bring heavy rains and thunderstorms. As hurricane season is here and tropical storms erupt, homeowners should keep updated with weather forecasts.

Here are essential reminders to people to stay safe from dangerous tropical storms this week.

Always check the latest weather

People should monitor the latest forecasts this week. Travel dangers could also become possible, and it is best that motorists should observe the road conditions.

Evacuate immediately

The latest forecasts noted that Tropical Storms can unleash dangerous flooding. Homeowners should immediately evacuate to safe areas to prevent life-threatening risks.