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Wet Weather Here, Chris Becomes Hurricane
Forecasters are monitoring the path of Hurricane Chris. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system is causing showers and thunderstorms across south Florida.
Tropical Storm Chris has strengthened to a Category 1 Hurricane, making it the first hurricane of the 2012 season.
Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are monitoring Chris' path, though the storm may weaken to a cyclone. Hurricane Chris is located in the northern Atlantic. Maximum sustained winds are 75 mph.
A low-pressure system unrelated to Chris is causing turbulent weather across south Florida, including in Hillsborough County, where a hazardous weather outlook is in effect. Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and overnight, much of it over coastal waters. The public is advised to be aware of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. The stormy weather is expected to continue through the weekend.
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The forecast for Westchase calls for mostly cloudy skies with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent. Tonight it will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
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