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Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine forms
Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine has a 90% chance of developing into Tropical Storm Imelda with possible hurricane impacts near Georgia or the Carolinas by early next week.
- On Friday afternoon, a system designated as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine developed near eastern Cuba and is currently moving northwestward toward the Bahamas.
- The system originated from Invest 94L, an area of low pressure, and has a high chance to become a named storm called Imelda by Monday.
- Alerts for potential tropical storm conditions are now in effect for sections of the Bahamas as the system shows signs of developing with sustained winds reaching 35 mph.
- Forecasts suggest Imelda could bring 15 to 20 inches of rain to some Carolinas areas and may make landfall there Monday as a tropical storm or low-end hurricane.
- The storm risks dangerous coastal conditions including rough surf, gusty winds, and minor flooding, requiring ongoing weather awareness and preparedness through Monday.
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·Jacksonville, United States
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