In the early hours of Wednesday, Tropical Storm Franklin approached the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. There were concerns that the storm would cause landslides and heavy flooding in both countries. The storm was predicted to hover over the island for most of the day, with forecasters warning of up to 10 inches of rain, and possibly 15 inches in isolated areas.
By Wednesday morning, the storm was located about 145 miles southwest of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. It had maximum winds of 45 mph and was moving northward at 9 mph.
In South Texas, Tropical Storm Harold weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall on Tuesday night. The storm brought strong winds and rain, resulting in power outages.
Authorities in Haiti were particularly concerned about the impact of Franklin, as the country is susceptible to catastrophic flooding due to severe erosion. The Prime Minister urged Haitians to prepare and stock up on essentials, especially considering the displacement of over 200,000 people due to gang violence.
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Dominican Republic also expressed their worry about Franklin. Schools, government agencies, and several airports were closed, and 24 out of the 31 provinces were under a red alert. Flooding was already reported in Santo Domingo and surrounding areas.
Overall, Franklin is the seventh named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration has warned that this year’s hurricane season will be above normal, with the possibility of 14 to 21 named storms and 6 to 11 hurricanes, including major ones.
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