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Hurricane Imelda strengthened to a Category 1 storm and is expected to continue strengthening.

The hurricane is moving away from Florida and is not expected to make landfall in the United States.

Dangerous beach conditions, including rough surf and rip currents, are expected along the U.S. east coast.

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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