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SOURCE: NOAA – Tropical Storm Bret is currently located at latitude 12.9 North and longitude 52.0 West, about 505 miles east of Barbados.<\/p>

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It is moving westward at 16 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.<\/p>\n

The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains to portions of the Leeward Islands on Thursday and Thursday night.<\/p>

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A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, and St. Lucia, indicating the possibility of tropical storm conditions within the watch area within the next 48 hours.<\/p>

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Other islands in the Lesser Antilles should closely monitor the progress of Bret, as additional watches or warnings may be issued.<\/p>\n

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