Live Updates: Tropical Storm Elsa lashes Florida Keys

Tropical Storm Elsa is churning near Florida, drenching the southern part of the state. It is expected to pass near the Florida Keys before moving near or over parts of the state's west coast later on Tuesday. 

As of 8 a.m., Elsa was 55 miles west of Key West, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, moving north-northwest at 12 mph.  A hurricane watch is in effect for Egmont Key to the Steinhatchee River, Florida. Other areas are under tropical storm and storm surge warnings.