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Will Tropical Storm Fernand become a hurricane?
Tropical Storm Fernand is moving east in the north central Atlantic.
It’s forecast to become post-tropical by tonight, Aug. 27.
Is Tropical Storm Fernand a threat to Florida or US?
No. Fernand is moving east over open waters in the central Atlantic and poses no threat to land.
➤ Spaghetti models for Tropical Storm Fernand
Is there anything else in the tropics?
The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the Caribbean.
Could Florida see a Labor Day tropical storm or hurricane?
AccuWeather forecasters said there is a low chance for tropical development near the U.S. coast or in the Gulf over the Labor Day weekend.
Regardless of tropical development, showers are predicted across Florida for much of the holiday weekend.
What should you do if you live in Florida?
Remember, the busiest period of hurricane season will last through mid-October, with the peak arriving Sept. 10.
Now is the time to:
Keep an eye on weather updates. and make sure you monitor the latest conditions.
What’s next?
We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage daily.
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Tropics update in a minute: Tropical Storm Fernand, what to do now
