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Will Tropical Storm Fernand become a hurricane?
Tropical Storm Fernand is expected to strengthen today, but fall short of becoming a hurricane.
It’s expected to move over cold water within the next 48 hours and become post-tropical.
Is Tropical Storm Fernand a threat to Florida or US?
No. Fernand is moving north-northeast over open waters in the central Atlantic.
➤ Spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Fernand
Is there anything else in the tropics?
Yes. Invest 99L is in the eastern Caribbean. Chances of strengthening are low, near 0%.
There also are three other tropical waves in the Atlantic basin: two in the eastern Atlantic and another in the northwestern Caribbean.
What should you do if you live in Florida?
Remember, the busiest period of hurricane season will last through mid-October, with the peak arriving Sept. 10.
Now is the time to:
Keep an eye on weather updates. and make sure you monitor the latest conditions.
What’s next?
We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage daily.
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This story has been updated to include new information.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Got a minute? Here’s the latest on Tropical Storm Fernand, Invest 99L and the tropics
Reporting by Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Fort Myers News-Press
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