Tropical Storm Nicole forms over Cuba; all warnings, watches for Florida canceled

Tropical Storm Nicole forms over Cuba

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Nicole has formed over Cuba after soaking the country with downpours as a tropical depression.

The storm has maximum sustained winds Wednesday near 40 mph (65 kph) with little change in strength expected.

Tropical storm warnings and watches that had been in effect for South Florida have been canceled. Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the Cayman Islands, parts of Cuba and the northwestern and central Bahamas.