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NWS: Too early to tell if local impacts will occur

Tropical Depression 10 strengthened to Tropical Storm Idalia this morning, according to the National Weather Service.

According to NWS officials, it’s too early to determine if there will be an direct local impacts, adding that they’ll continue to monitor the system.

According to officials, Idalia is forecasted to become a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico by Tuesday.

No watches or warnings are in effect at this time in the area, according to the NWS.