Tropical Storm Ophelia Strengthens

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Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthened off Florida's Atlantic coast early Thursday, menacing one of the few spots spared serious damage from the six hurricanes that have hit the state in 13 months.

Ophelia, with sustained 60 mph winds, stalled offshore about 70 miles east-northeast of Cape Canaveral, but forecasters said it was impossible to say what path the storm would take, or whether it would reach hurricane strength.

"We have to wait and see what (Ophelia) is going to do. The possibilities are endless," said Steve Letro, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.

Brisk wind and forceful rain began hitting the Jacksonville area on Wednesday.