National Hurricane Center issues special weather statement for system over Bahamas

The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued special tropical weather outlook for a large area of showers and thunderstorms over the Bahamas.

The system is forecast to move west over Florida Saturday. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to move into South Florida over the weekend.

The system has a zero percent chance of forming into a hurricane.

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Showers and thunderstorms are expected today across portions of Puerto Rico. The National Weather Service warned residents there of 6 to 8 foot seas and a high risk for rip currents. A small craft advisory was issued.

Database: Atlantic hurricanes and tropical storms since 1995

There is about a 60 percent chance of rain Saturday and Sunday on the Treasure Coast. Winds are expected to remain around 10 to 15 mph, with gusts upward of 20 mph.

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In Brevard County, meteorologists are predicting a 60 percent chance of rain Saturday and 70 percent chance Sunday. Ten to 15 mph winds with some 20 mph gusts are expected Saturday, but should slow to 5 to 10 mph by Sunday, according to the Weather Service.