TD 18 forms in Caribbean, could become TS Sandy

Expected storm track of Tropical Depression 18 (NOAA/NHC)

MIAMI -- The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning in the southwestern Caribbean, to the south of Jamaica.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Jamaica. Strong storms with torrential rains and flash flooding is expected on the island as well as on Cuba and Hispanola over the next few days.

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As of 11 a.m. Monday, TD 18 has maximum sustained winds of 30 mph, and is located 320 miles to the south-southwest of Kingston, Jamaica. The storm is presently moving toward the southwest at 5 mph.

The storm is expected to make an about face and heat toward Jamaica, and likely becoming Tropical Storm Sandy later in the day on Monday before approaching hurricane strength as it nears Jamaica on Wednesday.

It is expected to cross Jamaica and Cuba before moving through the Bahamas later in the week. Presently, it is not expected to hit the U.S. mainland, but it is close enough that forecasters said interests along the Eastern Seaboard should keep a close eye on the tropical system.

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