The National Hurricane Center had upgraded Nicole to Hurricane status as of 6 am ET. Maximum sustained winds are now 75 MPH and pressure is down to 980 MB.

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for…

• The Abacos, Berry Islands, and Grand Bahama Island in the
  northwestern Bahamas
• Boca Raton to Flagler/Volusia County Line Florida

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…

• Bimini in the northwestern Bahamas
• Hallandale Beach Florida to Boca Raton Florida
• Flagler/Volusia County Line Florida to South Santee River South
  Carolina
• North of Bonita Beach to Indian Pass Florida
• Lake Okeechobee

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for…

• North Palm Beach Florida to Altamaha Sound Georgia
• Mouth of the St. Johns River to Georgetown Florida
• Anclote River Florida to Ochlockonee River Florida

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for…

• Hallandale Beach to Boca Raton Florida
• Lake Okeechobee

A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for…

• Ochlockonee River to Indian Pass Florida
• South of North Palm Beach to Hallandale Beach Florida
• Altamaha Sound Georgia to South Santee River South Carolina