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Subtropical Storm Rebekah has formed over the north Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center says.
The storm poses no threat to Florida or even the United States.
ABC Action News Hurricane Center
It has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving East at 13 mph.
NHC says interests in the Azores should monitor Rebekah's progress.
Rebekah is forecast to become a post-tropical cyclone Friday.
2019 STORM NAMES
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HURRICANE TERMS TO KNOW
Tropical Storm WATCH: An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.
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Hurricane WATCH: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds.
Hurricane WARNING: An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. A hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical-storm-force winds