First Named Storm of 2023

Hurricane season officially started this past week with Tropical Storm Arlene which formed off the coast of Southern Florida. Although Arlene was officially downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Saturday, it produced 3 inches of rain and thunderstorms along with flood watches from Miami to Fort Lauderdale.

In order to reach the level of a “named storm” the system must have consistent winds of 39 mph or above making Arlene a significant threat to the Florida coastline. Luckily, the storm did not progress past this benchmark and subsided over the weekend, easing the minds of Floridians. 

However, Arlene does serve as an import reminder to prepare as the heart of the 2023 hurricane season rapidly approaches. Citizens and businesses alike are encouraged to take advantage of hurricane resources available through Earthvisionz. To begin, our team produces a comprehensive hurricane guide and whitepaper at the beginning of each season detailing predictions from multiple sources as well as our thoughts on the most important steps to take when preparing. For more information click here.

We also offer customizable subscriptions to our premier hurricane alerting and threat visualization software, V-Alert. For as little as $500 a month, your business can receive timely alerts and threat tracking tools to enhance preparation and allow you to actively monitor valuable assets. 

Below, our digital command center is seen tracking Tropical Storm Arlene as it entered the Atlantic. Users are provided with the storm or hurricane’s projected track, classification, and potential impact on assets. For more information, click here.