A slow-moving storm is brewing along the Atlantic coast of the United States that will strengthen and unleash wind, rain and pounding surf from late this week into early next week. AccuWeather meteorologists warn the tropical wind and rainstorm could evolve into a named tropical storm, but it may be more akin to the powerful nor'easters that ramp up along the coastline during the winter months, without the snow.

"This will be a damaging storm for some along the Atlantic coast," AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said.

AccuWeather meteorologists are referring to the system as a tropical wind and rainstorm to raise awareness of the situation and allow those affected to better prepare.

"The storm will form just off the Florida coast late this week and move northward this

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