ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Epsilon formed in the Atlantic Monday morning, making it the 26th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
It is forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda. It will stay well away from Florida.
#Breaking: Tropical Storm Epsilon has formed in the Atlantic, the 26th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It is forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda, and stay well away from Florida. Elevated surf and sea conditions for the U.S. East Coast. pic.twitter.com/QoNxU4gZb3
— Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) October 19, 2020
Areas along the East Coast will have elevated surf and sea conditions.
The National Hurricane Center said the storm is stationary and is expected to barely move through the night.
READ: 2020 Hurricane season: 10 storms have struck the U.S., 5 of which have been hurricanes
It poses no threat to Florida.
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