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Tropical Storm Michael, Heading North, Could Become Category 2 Hurricane Tropical Storm Michael, Heading North, Could Become Category 2 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Michael, Heading North, Could Become Category 2 Hurricane A new tropical storm could become a Category 2 hurricane with 100 mph winds later in the day Monday as it closes in on Florida. Unlike Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Michael, now located west of Cuba and packing 70 mph winds, is a fast-moving storm. "Additional strengthening is forecast, and Michael is expected to become a hurricane later today. Michael is forecast to be near or at major hurricane strength when it reaches the northeastern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday night and Wednesday," the National Hurricane Center said early Monday morning. After making its way onshore in Flori…