Florida, Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane
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No tropical storm or hurricane watches or warnings are in effect for Florida. The National Weather Service said residents along Florida's east coast can expect: Hazardous conditions along the coast, with breaking waves of 6-10 feet. Life-threatening rip currents. Poor to dangerous boating conditions, with seas of 9 to 18 feet possible.
Tropical Depression Nine formed late Saturday morning over the southeastern Bahamas and is forecast to steadily strengthen into Hurricane Imelda by early next week as it approaches the coast of South Carolina.
The FOX 35 Storm Team has designated Monday as a Weather Impact Day, as Tropical Storm Imelda moves north, parallel to Florida's East Coast, bringing multiple rounds of waves and rain.
The Mirror US on MSN
Tropical storm watch in effect for 2 Florida counties with intense 24 hours ahead
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for coastal areas of East-Central Florida, with deteriorating rapidly this evening and into the start of the week
Tropical Storm Imelda is expected to further develop into a hurricane as it parallels the east coast of Florida Monday, Sept. 29.
Scripps News on MSN
Storm watch issued for Florida coast as tropical depression nears
Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Bahamas, prompting Florida storm watch as forecasters warn it could stall and strengthen into a hurricane.
Florida's east-central coast faces worsening weather as Tropical Depression Nine intensifies and prompts advisories.
Based on the climate models and ENSO forecast for the winter, we are fairly confident in expecting a warmer and drier than normal winter overall across Florida. This does not mean we won’t see any cooler than normal days, but the warmer days are likely to outnumber the cooler days. Brief cold snaps are certainly possible.
Hurricane Imelda has formed in the Atlantic Ocean with a forecast track showing it’s expected to move toward Bermuda