Several days of unsettled weather are in store for the Plains, extending into the Mississippi Valley, courtesy of a slow-moving front.
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Heavy rain will be the biggest risk, with areas of flooding.
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Hurricane Sam will pass to the east of Bermuda Friday night through Saturday morning as a major hurricane, sparing the island of the worst wind and rain.
There are tropical storm watches in effect as wind gusts over 40 mph and rain may brush the island.
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The East Coast will see heavier surf and a high rip current risk this weekend.
Closer to Africa, Victor is the 20th named storm of this busy hurricane season.
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Tropical Storm Victor (Credit: Fox News)
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Victor may briefly become a hurricane before weakening in the open Atlantic.