Eye on the Tropics

Tropical Storm Epsilon forms over central Atlantic, likely to strengthen into hurricane

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Epsilon formed in the Atlantic Monday morning, making it the 26th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

It is forecast to make a close approach to Bermuda. It will stay well away from Florida.

Areas along the East Coast will have elevated surf and sea conditions.

The National Hurricane Center said the storm is stationary and is expected to barely move through the night.

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It poses no threat to Florida.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.