(MIAMI, FLA) — A tropical depression has formed in the Caribbean and south Florida is in the cone of concern.
The storm could become “Hermine” later today and is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico by next week possibly hitting the Southwest coast of Florida.

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…14.2N 70.1W
ABOUT 515 MI…830 KM ESE OF KINGSTON JAMAICA
ABOUT 1015 MI…1635 KM SE OF HAVANA CUBA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…35 MPH…55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH…22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1006 MB…29.71 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Interests in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands should closely monitor
the progress of this system.

Also Hurricane Fiona is a category 3 passing to the west of Bermuda this morning. The island is preparing for hurricane conditions.