Tropical Storm Claudette makes landfall in Fla.

By doris | Published: August 17, 2009

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PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. – Tropical Storm Claudette made landfall on the Florida Panhandle early Monday, making it the first named storm to hit the U.S. mainland this year.

Even before its arrival, Claudette dumped heavy rains in some areas Sunday. But it was not expected to cause significant flooding or wind damage.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Bill formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the first named Atlantic hurricane of 2009. Bill’s maximum sustained winds were near 75 mph. The National Hurricane Center expected Bill to grow stronger and said it could become a major hurricane by Wednesday.

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