Tropical Storm Tammy could strengthen into hurricane by next week

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Tammy continues to strengthen as it moves through the central Atlantic.

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As of 5 a.m. Thursday, Tammy is moving west at 17 mph and has maximum winds around 40 mph.

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Hurricane season names These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. (WFTV.com News Staff)

The system is forecast to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Lesser Antilles on Friday.

Tammy could also bring heavy rain and flash urban flooding for parts of the eastern Caribbean.

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Forecast data shows Tammy could strengthen into a hurricane as it turns north early next week.

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Tornado damage in Clearwater (Clearwater Police Department)

Thankfully, Tammy is expected to stay away from Florida.

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We are also nearing the end of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season, which tends to be much calmer.

Channel 9 meteorologists will continue to track the tropics and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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