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ORLANDO, Fla. - Tropical Depression 13 formed over the far eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters believe the system could become a hurricane by this weekend.
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Florida could see impacts of tropical system
The FOX 35 Storm Team continues to monitor the potential for a tropical disturbance in the Western Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico that could have impacts on Florida.
As of Wednesday morning, the storm was located about 430 miles southwest of the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands. It has maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
"Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the depression could become a tropical storm by tonight," officials said. The minimum central pressure is 1006 MB.
The system is not expected to impact the United States.
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