ORLANDO, Fla. – As of 11 a.m. Saturday, Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Caribbean.

It is moving northwest with 35-mph winds. It’s expected to bring tropical storm conditions to the Bahamas this weekend and likely become Tropical Storm Imelda soon. Tropical Depression Nine

By Monday, it should track north, staying offshore and parallel to Florida’s east coast. Coastal conditions will worsen Sunday into early next week, with rough surf, high rip current risk, gusty winds up to 40 mph, and scattered heavy rain.

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A tropical storm watch is currently in effect along Florida’s east coast, including Brevard, Volusia and Flagler counties. Winds are expected to remain below tropical-storm str

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