The Orlando Sentinel reports:
Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday morning in the Atlantic Ocean with a projected path that could bring it to Florida’s east coast near hurricane strength, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As of 8 a.m., the system was located about 520 miles east of the northwestern Bahamas with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph moving north-northwest at 14 mph.
Nicole becomes the 14th named system of the 2022 hurricane season, which continues the stretch of above-average storm production in recent years. 2020 saw a record 30 named storms while 2021 produced 21 named systems.
NEW: Subtropical Storm Nicole formed overnight & will strengthen as it approaches FL Thu AM. Tue-Wed, the FL east coast needs to plan for dangerous rip currents, rough surf, beach erosion, coastal flooding & the onset of tropical storm force winds. Start hurricane preps today! pic.twitter.com/MYW7I2H9qY
— Florida Storms (@FloridaStorms) November 7, 2022
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1 am EST Monday, November 7 Key Messages for the low pressure system over the southwestern Atlantic.
Interests in the NW/Central Bahamas and the SE U.S. coast, including Florida, should monitor closely. Watches may be required later today.https://t.co/iSx00jMPXh pic.twitter.com/p66qrWg0dk
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) November 7, 2022
The current cone brings Subtropical Storm Nicole to the Florida coast with near hurricane strength. While some effects could be felt as early as Tuesday, most of it will arrive Wednesday and Thursday.
Tropical storm watches likely issued for part of the Florida coast soon. pic.twitter.com/anBqUbKWLP
— Brandon Orr (@BrandonOrrWPLG) November 7, 2022