As Tropical Depression 9 makes its way across the Caribbean Sea, models are projecting the wave will head toward Florida and impact it as a Category 2 hurricane.
The National Hurricane Center said TD9 is currently “disheveled,” however, weaker wind sheer and warm water should allow the storm to strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
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In an effort to prepare residents, Central Florida counties are offering sandbag locations.
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