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

At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Imelda was moving northeast at 7 mph and was located approximately 160 miles east of Florida, 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: 80 mph

Minimum central pressure: 980 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 Bermuda.

Tropical st

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