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A storm system near the Bahamas is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda and approach the U.S. East Coast.

Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are forecast for coastal Georgia, the Carolinas, and the southern Mid-Atlantic states early next week.

While a direct impact is not expected for Florida, dangerous beach and boating conditions are anticipated.

A storm system near the Bahamas is expected to become Tropical Storm Imelda and approach the U.S. East Coast.

Imelda is forecast to develop from Tropical Depression 9 tonight and bring significant rainfall to portions of eastern Cuba and the Bahamas., according to the National Hurricane Center.

The storm is expected to track north-northwest across the Bahamas and parallel but offshore the east coast of Florida

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