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.
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.
#firstalertwx subtropical storm "Andrea" has formed far to the east of Jacksonville, FL - will move NE then turn rather sharply to the east - no local impacts @WOKVNews pic.twitter.com/BTmU847cVM
— Mike Buresh (@MikeFirstAlert) May 20, 2019
"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.
Subtropical Storm #Andrea has formed. No threat to the US. @ActionNewsJax @WOKVNews #FirstAlertWX https://t.co/tq5MqXL3eW
— Garrett Bedenbaugh (@wxgarrett) May 20, 2019
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