Subtropical Storm Josephine forms, moving away from East Coast

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Subtropical Storm Josephine officially formed Wednesday evening, moving away from the East Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.Josephine developed from an area of low pressure that has been tracked since earlier this week. The system currently has maximum winds of 55 mph and is located off the northeastern coast.The storm is moving slowly northward Wednesday. That pace will pick up Thursday as weather systems guide it away from land. By Friday, Josephine will turn eastward, heading toward the Atlantic Ocean south of Newfoundland.“The system is forecast to move away from the coast,” according to the National Hurricane Center.ABC7 releases 2026 Hurricane Guide for Suncoast familiesCoastal impacts will diminish as the storm tracks farther offshore.Josephine is expected to intensify slightly Thursday, with winds potentially reaching 75 mph as it transitions into a post-tropical system. This strengthening will occur over open ocean, away from populated