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Subtropical Storm Andrea weakens to subtropical depression

The 2019 Hurricane season begins in 11 days and the First Alert Weather team is tracking the first storm of year.

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The subtropical storm Andrea, has weakened into a Subtropical Depression and is expected to weaken into a remnant low pressure area by this evening.

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Subtropical Storm Andrea has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.

The First Alert Weather Team said the storm is not expected to threaten the United States.

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Action News Jax First Alert Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh said the storm will move northeast then turn sharply to the east.

"Data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft indicate that the low pressure system located several hundred miles southwest of Bermuda has become a subtropical storm. NHC will initiate advisories on Subtropical Storm Andrea by 6:30 pm EDT," the National Weather Service said in a tweet on Monday night.

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