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This image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows a cluster of storms located south of the Cayman Islands which are expected to strengthen in upcoming days, Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and will strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the U.S., forecasters said. Hurricane watches have been issued for parts of Cuba, Mexico and a stretch of the Florida coastline, including Tampa Bay, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the Florida Keys.
The storm was located 170 miles southeast of the western tip of Cuba and had sustained winds of 45 mph . It was expected to strengthen into Hurricane Helene on Wednesday as it approached the Gulf Coast. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Monday in dozens of counties ahead of its arrival.
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