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Tropical Storm Kate forms near the Bahamas
A look at the forecast track and expected intensity of Tropical Storm Kate over the next five days. (Photo: weather.com)
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November 8, 2015

Tropical Storm Kate forms near the Bahamas

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Kate has formed and is approaching the central Bahamas.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds increased Monday morning are near 45 mph (75 kph) with additional strengthening expected.

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the central and northwestern Bahamas.

The storm is centred about 15 miles (25 kilometres) east-northeast of Cat Island in the Bahamas and is moving northwest near 15 mph (24 kph).

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