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Tropical Storm Hanna forms in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land

Sep 28, 2026, 8:31 AM | Updated: 9:52 am

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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Hanna formed Monday in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land, forecasters said.

The storm was located about 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) east-northeast of Bermuda and was moving east, according to an advisory from the Miami-based National Hurricane Center. Maximum sustained winds were around 45 mph (72 kph).

There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Little change in strength is forecast in the coming days.

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