In this Oct. 27, 2017, photo provided by the Florida Keys News Bureau, workers break up a concrete apron around the oceanfront pool at the Pines and Palms Resort in Islamorada, Florida. The apron was seriously damaged by Hurricane Irma's storm surge on Sept. 10. Staff and hired workers have been diligently putting the property back together and even though recovery is not fully complete, it is open to visitors. | Photo Credit: AP

Tropical Storm Phillipe is approaching the Florida Keys as it continues to dump heavy rain on central Cuba, across Florida to the northwest Bahamas.

The National Hurricane Center said Saturday night the poorly organized storm is moving north—northeast at 24 mph (38.62 kph). A turn toward the northeast is expected, and a rapid motion toward the northeast is expected Sunday through Monday.

The center of Philippe is expected to move across the northwestern Bahamas Sunday morning.

Philippe’s maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (64 kph), with higher gusts.

Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. However, Philippe is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone on Monday.

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Tropical Storm Phillipe approaches Florida Keys