Hurricane Imelda formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

At 2 p.m. Tuesday, Imelda was moving east-northeast at 12 mph and was located approximately 690 miles west-southwest of Bermuda, near the Bahamas.

The center of the system is expected to move away from the Bahamas today and quickly approach Bermuda late on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds: 85 mph

Minimum central pressure: 979 mb

Imelda will continue to strengthen over the next few days, according to the NHC.

Possible impacts in Central Florida

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Watches/warnings

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the extreme northwestern Bahamas, including Great Abaco, Grand Bahama Island and the surrounding keys.

A hurricane warning is in effect for Bermud

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