Tropical Storm Nicole threatens to become a hurricane | USA TODAY

Tropical storm Nicole is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall in Florida.

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"(People) have time to prepare Tuesday and Wednesday before the worst of the conditions arrive Wednesday, late afternoon, and Wednesday night," said AccuWeather forecast operations director Dan DePodwin.

Experts predict Nicole could trigger a storm surge of up to 5 feet as it also drenches Florida's coastline with heavy rain.

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