A tropical storm watch was in effect for parts of the Bahamas, meteorologists said, warning that Nicole was expected approach the east coast of Florida by Wednesday.
The government of Mexico issued a tropical storm watch for the coast, from Cabo Rojo to Puerto Veracruz, after the 11th storm of the Atlantic hurricane season was named.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida on Friday declared a state of emergency for 24 counties ahead of the storm, which could develop into a major hurricane by next week.