Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 forms in the Caribbean

Jason Kelly
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Potential Tropical Cyclone 22 formed in the west-central Caribbean Sea on Thursday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said.

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The disturbance is forecast to become a tropical storm Friday.

Tropical storm conditions are possible across Jamaica, southeastern Cuba, Haiti, the southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands through Saturday.

Read: Disturbances could show tropical development near Florida this week

Tropical storm watches are now in effect for those areas.

Heavy rains will affect portions of Panama, Costa Rica, Jamaica, southeastern Cuba and Hispaniola through Monday morning.

“This rainfall is likely to produce flash flooding along with mudslides in areas of higher terrain,” the NHC said.

Read: Keep your umbrella nearby: Central Florida experiencing widespread showers, storms

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These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
These are the names for storms that develop during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Erosion from Hurricane Nicole revealed a mysterious structure on the beach in Volusia County.
Erosion from Hurricane Nicole revealed a mysterious structure on the beach in Volusia County.
In this aerial view, flood water surround a building after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast.
In this aerial view, flood water surround a building after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast.
Lisa Lavigna takes pictures of her mother Nina Lavigna's home after it partially toppled onto the beach as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
Lisa Lavigna takes pictures of her mother Nina Lavigna's home after it partially toppled onto the beach as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
Brooke Voegtle walks through flood water that inundated streets after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast.
Brooke Voegtle walks through flood water that inundated streets after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast.
Flagler County estimates that Nicole will cost it a total of $23.7 million in damage.
Flagler County estimates that Nicole will cost it a total of $23.7 million in damage.
Hurricane Nicole has impacted many counties across Central Florida, especially those along the coast.
Hurricane Nicole has impacted many counties across Central Florida, especially those along the coast.
DeSantis visits Hurricane Nicole damage
DeSantis visits Hurricane Nicole damage
Volusia County hurricane damage
Volusia County hurricane damage
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Homes are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 10: Homes are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Dale laJeunesse speaks to a member of Daytona Beach Fire Rescue as he stands in front of his home, which is surrounded by floodwaters, after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
Dale laJeunesse speaks to a member of Daytona Beach Fire Rescue as he stands in front of his home, which is surrounded by floodwaters, after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
In this aerial view, seawalls along condo buildings are shown breached by Hurricane Nicole on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
In this aerial view, seawalls along condo buildings are shown breached by Hurricane Nicole on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
People look on at homes that are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
People look on at homes that are partially toppled onto the beach after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
Danny Sonn (left) and Warren Hoganson (right) help homeowner Nina Lavigna salvage what she can from her home after it toppled onto the beach as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
Danny Sonn (left) and Warren Hoganson (right) help homeowner Nina Lavigna salvage what she can from her home after it toppled onto the beach as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
In this aerial view, seawalls along condo buildings are shown breached by Hurricane Nicole on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
In this aerial view, seawalls along condo buildings are shown breached by Hurricane Nicole on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
Members of the Daytona Beach Fire Department walk through floodwaters searching for people that may need help after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
Members of the Daytona Beach Fire Department walk through floodwaters searching for people that may need help after Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Nicole came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm as it moved across the state.
A view from the 18th floor of a condo building shows a condo building damaged when Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
A view from the 18th floor of a condo building shows a condo building damaged when Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
Anna Daabies stands near a condo building damaged as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
Anna Daabies stands near a condo building damaged as Hurricane Nicole came ashore on November 10, 2022, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The storm surge associated with Nicole coincided with already-high tides caused by this week's full moon, putting more stress on aging sea walls meant to protect coastal communities.
Flooding left behind by Tropical Storm Nicole in Volusia County.
Flooding left behind by Tropical Storm Nicole in Volusia County.
Flooding left behind by Tropical Storm Nicole in Volusia County.
Flooding left behind by Tropical Storm Nicole in Volusia County.
A woman walks in flooded driveway after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A woman walks in flooded driveway after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A worker posts a sign to prevent traffic from going through a flooded street after Hurricane Nicole's landfall at Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A man carrying personal belongings walks in a flooded street after Hurricane Nicoles landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A man carrying personal belongings walks in a flooded street after Hurricane Nicoles landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
People inspect the partially damaged Vero Beach Boardwalk after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
People inspect the partially damaged Vero Beach Boardwalk after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A flooded street after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A flooded street after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/09: A collapsed sea wall is seen on the beach, the result of crashing waves near the pier at Daytona Beach in Florida, as tropical Storm Nicole approaches the coast of Florida with an expected landfall as a category one hurricane. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/09: A collapsed sea wall is seen on the beach, the result of crashing waves near the pier at Daytona Beach in Florida, as tropical Storm Nicole approaches the coast of Florida with an expected landfall as a category one hurricane. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/09: Waves crash near a damaged building and a lifeguard tower in Daytona Beach Shores in Florida, as tropical Storm Nicole approaches the coast of Florida with an expected landfall as a category one hurricane. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, UNITED STATES - 2022/11/09: Waves crash near a damaged building and a lifeguard tower in Daytona Beach Shores in Florida, as tropical Storm Nicole approaches the coast of Florida with an expected landfall as a category one hurricane. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
People work to cleanup a flooded backyard after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
People work to cleanup a flooded backyard after Hurricane Nicole's landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A Private Property, No trespassing on a flooded street after Hurricane Nicole landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
A Private Property, No trespassing on a flooded street after Hurricane Nicole landfall, in Vero Beach, Florida, on November 10, 2022. - Tropical Storm Nicole slowed after making landfall in the US state of Florida, meteorologists said Thursday. (Photo by Eva Marie UZCATEGUI / AFP) (Photo by EVA MARIE UZCATEGUI/AFP via Getty Images)
Piles of snails washed up onto the sidewalk surrounding Lake Monroe in Sanford as Hurricane Nicole approached Florida Thursday morning.
Piles of snails washed up onto the sidewalk surrounding Lake Monroe in Sanford as Hurricane Nicole approached Florida Thursday morning.
Daytona Beach Shores storm surge
Daytona Beach Shores storm surge
Daytona Beach storm surge
Daytona Beach storm surge
Charleigh stands in the blowing wind as the ocean is whipped up by Tropical Storm Nicole on Nov. 9, 2022, in Hobe Sound Beach, Florida. Tropical Storm Nicole could become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast by early Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Charleigh stands in the blowing wind as the ocean is whipped up by Tropical Storm Nicole on Nov. 9, 2022, in Hobe Sound Beach, Florida. Tropical Storm Nicole could become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast by early Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)