Hurricane Imelda continues to move along Florida coast. Impacts

Imelda strengthens into hurricane.

The Category 1 hurricane is beginning a slow turn away from Florida, moving slowly to the northeast.

Expect dangerous beach conditions to continue, along with coastal gusty winds and possibility of some outer rain bands in Florida.

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As expected, Imelda strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday morning, Sept. 30. And it's not done yet.

Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The Category 1 hurricane is beginning a slow turn away from Florida, moving slowly to the northeast.

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