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Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean. It's expected to become a hurricane and threaten Florida

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Hurricane watches are issued for parts of Cuba , Mexico and a stretch of the Florida coastline, including Tampa Bay .

The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane Thursday , forecasters say.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center says it is expecting it to rapidly intensify.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Monday ahead of its arrival.

A storm surge of up to 15 feet ( 5 meters ) was forecast from Ochlockonee River , Florida , to Chassahowitzka .

Authorities in Mexico offer free ferry service to move tourists off the low-lying coastal island of Holbox .

Forecasters predict the storm is expected to move just offshore and not hit land in Mexico .

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