Announcement from the Town of Palm Beach: Tropical Storm Arthur

The first tropical storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season, TS Arthur, has formed off the east coast of Central Florida. As of 11:00am, the maximum sustained wind for this system was 40 mph and it was moving northwest at 2mph. Although this system is expected to begin moving north/northeast and remain at tropical storm strength until it reaches the Carolinas, Palm Beach will receive heavy rainfall and gusty winds today and tomorrow. Due to dangerous lightning in the outer bands of TS Arthur, public beaches have been closed until further notice.

While TS Arthur will have a relatively minor impact on Palm Beach, this is a great reminder to make sure we are all prepared for the hurricane season. Please continue to monitor this storm and visit the Town website at townofpalmbeach.com for helpful planning tools.