TD#2 arise!

Amazingly, The storm formely known as tropical depression #2 has spun up into Tropical Storm Bonnie, nearly a week after it fell apart. in the eastern Caribbean.

IBeing disorganized it managed to slip more westward and now is in the Southeast gulf of Mexico as a small tight storm. It's still disorganized so it could easily spin up as well as as it could spin down.

However, if it says compact and persists, the fluctuations in strength could be great, and eyes in the Nrothern Gulf and Florida coastlines will definitely want to watch this one.

Because of this storms small size and nature I sense a high "hype" factor coming. But it's best avoided, the key here is to watch for persistence, and be prepared to be surprised. (either way)

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