Tropical Storm Andrea has formed in the western Caribbean on April 8, making it the earliest named storm on record. The system is forecast to strengthen and could approach the Florida Keys by the weekend.

Forecast Track

The National Hurricane Center gives Andrea a 60% chance of becoming a hurricane before reaching Florida. Current models show a potential landfall between Key West and Naples on Saturday.

Unprecedented Timing

The previous record for earliest named storm was April 20, 2017. Climate scientists say warmer ocean temperatures are extending the effective hurricane season.