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The first named storm of the year formed on Wednesday off the southeastern U.S. coast, more than three weeks before the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Subtropical Storm Andrea had top sustained winds around 45 mph Wednesday morning and didn't appear to be much of a threat. A tropical storm watch was issued for parts of Georgia and Florida, meaning tropical storm conditions are possible within 36 hours.

"We're not looking at this system strengthening significantly. We're not viewing this as a major threat" -  Richard Pasch, a senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Centre in Miami.

At 11 a.m. EDT, Andrea was centred about 140 miles southeast of Savannah, Ga., and about 150 miles northeast of Daytona Beach. The storm was moving west at about 3 mph.

Source AP