Hurricane Oscar forms off Bahamas with warnings for nearby regions
Summary: Hurricane Oscar has formed off the Bahamas, becoming the 15th named storm of the season. The National Hurricane Center reports it has maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and is classified as "tiny."
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas, while Cuba has issued a hurricane watch for three provinces. Heavy rainfall is expected in these areas, with conditions spreading to eastern Cuba on Sunday.
Earlier, Tropical Storm Nadine formed in the western Caribbean and made landfall near Belize City. A tropical storm warning is in place for Belize City and parts of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
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