T.S. Sandy may impact Central Florida coast

A tropical storm watch has been issued for South Florida, from Jupiter Inlet south to the Keys, as Tropical Storm Sandy is expected to bring gusty winds and potentially heavy rain to the region on Thursday and Friday.

On Wednesday morning, the system was approaching hurricane strength and taking aim at Jamaica. At 8 a.m., it was about 95 miles south of Kingston, moving north at 14 mph with sustained winds of 70 mph.

Sandy is projected to strike Jamaica on Wednesday and Cuba on Thursday as a hurricane. It then is expected to arrive in the central Bahamas early on Friday as a strong tropical storm.

At that point it would be about 200 miles east of Miami, its closest approach to Florida. It is forecast to generate gusts to 40 mph on Thursday and 50 mph on Friday, as well as 1 to 3 inches of rain in South Florida.

Central Florida also is forecast to be ruffled by gusty winds Thursday and Friday. The windy conditions should start to subside on Saturday.

After departing the Bahamas, Sandy is expected to curve northeast into the Atlantic and start falling apart by Sunday.

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Tony, the 19^th named storm of the season, formed in the Central Atlantic on Tuesday night. It poses no threat to land.

Tony makes 2012 the third busiest season on record, tied with 1887, 1995, 2010 and 2011.

Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sfl-tropics-wednesday-20121023,0,6297052.story?track=rss

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