Floridians prep as Tropical Storm Nicole nears landfal Charleigh stands in the blowing wind as the ocean is whipped up by Tropical Storm Nicole on Nov. 9, 2022, in Hobe Sound Beach, Florida. Tropical Storm Nicole could become a Category 1 hurricane before hitting Florida’s east coast by early Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)