Will Hurricane Sam hit Florida? Here’s the latest forecast

Tropical Storm Sam is forecast to become a hurricane by Friday and a major hurricane early next week as it approaches the eastern edge of the Caribbean Sea, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory.

It’s far too soon to say whether Florida — or any other places in the U.S. — will be impacted, but residents and travelers should monitor the storm over the next several days.

Here’s Sam’s current position and forecast tracking cone:

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