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NHC watching disturbance near Bahamas

They say it has a 60% chance of development
Posted at 11:58 AM, May 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-20 11:58:23-04

(WTXL) — The National Hurricane Center is watching the potential for a tropical/subtropical storm to form east of the Bahamas.

As of Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center says the disturbance has a 60% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical cyclone over the next 2-5 days.

But, even if it does form, it's not expected to pose any threat to Florida or Georgia.

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