Hurricane Oscar forms near Bahamas prompting warnings for Turks and Caicos and Cuba
Summary: Hurricane Oscar has formed off the Bahamas, classified as a "tiny" hurricane by the National Hurricane Center. It has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and is located about 165 miles from the southeastern Bahamas.
The Bahamas has issued a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas. Cuba has issued a hurricane watch for Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas provinces.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Nadine has formed off Mexico's southern Caribbean coast, moving inland across Belize. Heavy rain and tropical storm conditions are affecting parts of Belize and the Yucatan peninsula, with warnings in place for Belize City and Cancun.
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