Tropical Storm Fiona is forecast to reach near-hurricane strength, with top winds of 70 mph, as it approaches the Bahamas. The storm is expected to bring sea swells and 4 to 8 inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts. A new disturbance that emerged Thursday night off the coast of Africa has low odds of developing in the next five days, forecasters said. The National Weather Service said Fiona appears unlikely to be a threat to Florida, the weather service said. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands are under tropical storm watches.Read Long Article
