I would say his bad weather is just begining. The National Hurricane Center's 5pm advisory brings Arlene right into his area late tomorrow. The forward speed has increased a bit today, and the environment is not very favorable for much more development. It should come in a strong TS or minimal Hurricane... worst conditions to the East of landfall.
Looks like the storm managed to find your son.
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