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Tropical Depression Nine is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda and move through the Bahamas this weekend.

Florida's East Coast may experience marginal weather impacts, but a direct landfall is unlikely.

The storm's path and intensity remain uncertain due to several competing weather systems, including Hurricane Humberto.

Tropical Depression Nine will strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda and move north-northwest through the Bahamas this weekend, far enough offshore to have marginal weather impacts on Florida’s East Coast.

Then Imelda will approach the Carolinas by Tuesday and should be close enough to bring at least coastal rain and wind impacts there, though a landfall is trending less likely.

The NHC began issuing advisories for Tropical Depression Nine ye

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