Tropical Storm Hermine Takes Shape

The National Hurricane Center upgraded Tropical Depression 9 to Tropical Storm Hermine on Wednesday, August 31, issuing warnings and watches for Florida’s Gulf coast. The NHC said the storm could approach hurricane strength by the time it reaches the shore on Thursday. Hermine will cross the peninsula and reenter the Atlantic, heading up the US East Coast where it is likely to dump more heavy rain. Credit: NOAA