Hurricana Katrinette is lurking south of Florida.

First T.D. of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
11:15 a.m. ET 6/10/2006
M. Ressler, Meteorologist , The Weather Channel

Severe Weather Outlook
Near the western tip of Cuba, poorly organized Tropical Depression 1 has formed with all the thunderstorms and torrential rain east of the center. Over the weekend if persistent convection can develop closer to the center of circulation, the tropical depression could become Tropical Storm Alberto. Some rain will hit the northeast Yucatan Peninsula, but the bulk of the heaviest rain will remain east of the tropical depression over the western half of Cuba where 10 to 30 inches are possible by early Monday. Deadly flash flooding and mudslides are likely. Grand Cayman reportedly picked up a whopping 22.72" of rain in the last 24 hours. From Sunday into Tuesday, the heavy rain will take aim on Florida and could become a great drought buster for much of the state.

In the eastern Pacific, clusters of thunderstorms extend westward from Central America to just south of Mexico. Any thunderstorms over land may produce flooding and mudslides in the higher elevations. Slow development of a low off the coast of Guatemala is possible over the next few days as it heads northwestward to along the southern Mexican coastline.

The Season Ahead

Experts say the 2006 season could be another very active one. The latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) calls for 13-16 total storms, 8-10 hurricanes, and 4-6 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher).
beachguy in thongs Reviewed by beachguy in thongs on . Has anyone looked at the radar, recently? Hurricana Katrinette is lurking south of Florida. First T.D. of the Atlantic Hurricane Season 11:15 a.m. ET 6/10/2006 M. Ressler, Meteorologist , The Weather Channel Severe Weather Outlook Near the western tip of Cuba, poorly organized Tropical Depression 1 has formed with all the thunderstorms and torrential rain east of the center. Over the weekend if persistent convection can develop closer to the center of circulation, the tropical depression could become Tropical Storm Alberto. Rating: 5