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Subtropical Storm Andrea Forms In Atlantic Ahead Of Hurricane Season

The 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season starts on June 1, but a storm has formed in the Atlantic well over a week before the official start date, not a good sign for those hoping for a less active season. The storm, named Andrea, poses no threat to the Caribbean. It is, however, expected to pass near Bermuda, a British territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that the storm will remain southwest and south of Bermuda during the next day or two. The storm's maximum sustained winds were near 40 mph with higher gusts as of 5:00 a.m. today. Little change in strength is forecast, followed by weakening late tonight. Andrea is expected to dissipate on Wednesday. Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 60 miles from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 29.74 inches. Data released mid-April by researchers at the North Carolina State University predicted a normal hurricane season, with the potential of 13 to 16 named storms, 5 to 7 hurricanes a...