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Hurricane Nigel is forecast to rapidly intensity into a major hurricane on Tuesday. The storm became a hurricane early Monday morning.

A tropical depression formed in the Atlantic on Friday morning, and hurricane forecasters expect it to strengthen into Hurricane Nigel.

Hurricane forecasters are watching two areas in the Atlantic for possible development, with one likely to develop this week.

Hurricane Lee strengthened into a Category 4 storm Thursday evening and is forecast to become a Category 5 storm within the next day.

Tropical Depression 14 formed into Tropical Storm Margot Tuesday evening, the 13th named storm of 2023.

Tropical Storm Lee was approaching hurricane strength early Wednesday morning, with maximum sustained winds at 65 miles an hour.

The National Hurricane Center said a low-pressure system in the central Atlantic formed into Tropical Depression #13.

A day after Hurricane Idalia hit the state of Florida as a Category 3 storm, Tropical Storm Jose formed in the Atlantic. Forecasters are also watching two other areas for possible development.

Last year it was Hurricane Ian, this time it was Hurricane Idalia. The Tampa Bay area hasn't been hit directly by a major hurricane for more than a century.

If you're concerned about a potential storm surge, use a map created by the National Weather Service to check expected water rise levels in your area.