06/25/2010 09:25PM 3,473 invest_RENUMBER_al932010_al012010.ren

Offical time and date for the first tropical system of the season. Now we'll see if it starts as a Depression or a Storm. The numbers support a storm, but wouldn't be shocked if they start with a depression, the low level center seemed to be a bit elongated and might need a bit more time to really get together.

Edit -

And according to the Navy site, it's a tropical depression 1005MB and 30Kt winds.

Now is probably a good time to remind everyone to play nice, to try to keep information insightful and relevant, and to avoid wild speculation. If you want to talk about hunches and all that fun stuff, FLHurricane has a Forecast Lounge where speculation is not only ok, but encouraged.

May this season be safe for everyone.