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Tropical Storm Imelda is strengthening off the coast of Florida and is expected to become a hurricane.

The storm is forecast to remain offshore and is not expected to make landfall in the United States.

Indirect impacts, including life-threatening rip currents and rough surf, are expected along the East Coast.

Tropical Storm Imelda is becoming better organized and continues to strengthen as it moves slowly north off Florida's coast Monday, Sept. 29.

The storm is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to the National Hurricane Center.

While Imelda is expected to remain offshore, indirect impacts to North Carolina and the eastern coast of the United States are forecast, including life-threatening rip currents and rough surf.

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