Tropical Depression 5 forms in the Atlantic

Expected to become a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico

ORLANDO, Fla,- – The system east of the Lesser Antilles has now become tropical depression 5. It is expected to become Tropical Storm Dorian late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

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After the storm passes by the Lesser Antilles, it is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. T.D. 5 is moving west at 12 mph with 35 mph sustained winds.

Computer forecasts are in line with the official NHC forecast.


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Jonathan Kegges joined the News 6 team in June 2019 and now covers weather on TV and all digital platforms.

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