Tropical Storm Bret strengthens, but not a concern for some areas.

Tropical Storm Bret is approaching the eastern Caribbean at near-hurricane strength, with a hurricane watch issued for St. Lucia. The storm is expected to bring torrential downpours, landslides and flooding to the region. Airports, businesses, schools and offices have closed in St. Lucia and Dominica. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Dominica, St. Lucia and Martinique, while a tropical storm watch has been issued for Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm is expected to lose strength once it enters the eastern Caribbean Sea and is forecast to dissipate by Saturday.