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This just in from ASM regarding Matheson Hammock for tomorrow:

"NOTICE: To All Kiteboarders: Matheson Hammock Park will potentially be closed to kiteboarding on Wednesday September 29th, during the height of the TD or the named tropical storm it is forecasted to become. Top estimated wind speeds are anticipated to reach upwards of 50 mph. As we receive reports that the storm has diminished in strength or fails to reach it’s forecasted potential we will reopen the park to kiteboarders and notify everyone of its status.

South Florida Under Tropical Storm Warning as TD16 Forms
Tuesday afternoon, at 5 p.m., the National Hurricane Center reported the depression had maximum sustained winds near 35 mph. Forecasters at the NHC expect to see it strengthen to a named tropical storm later in the evening.

At 5 p.m, the depression was located about 330 miles south-southwest of Miami, at 21.5°N 82.4°W, and moving north-northwest near 10 mph.

The tropical storm warning covers Jupiter Inlet south to East Cape Sable, Florida Bay and the Florida Keys. Warnings have also been issued for the Cayman Islands, parts of Cuba and the Bahamas. A flood watch is also in effect for South Florida and is expected to last into Wednesday night, at 8 p.m.”"