original: The forecasters then stated that Franklin could "attain and maintain hurricane strength" and make a close approach to Bermuda.
simplifications: Franklin could "become a hurricane" and even get close to Bermuda. The forecasters stated that Franklin could attain and maintain hurricane strength. It would make a close approach to Bermuda. The forecasters then said Franklin could "attain and maintain hurricane strength." It could also get close to Bermuda. The forecasters then said Franklin could "attain and maintain hurricane strength." It could come close to Bermuda. Afterwards they explained that Franklin could become a hurricane and get near Bermuda. Forecasters said that Franklin could become as strong as a hurricane and get close to Bermuda. The forecasters said that Franklin could "attain and maintain hurricane strength" and approach Bermuda. The forecasters said Franklin could "attain and maintain hurricane strength." They also noted it could approach Bermuda. The forecasters then argued that Franklin could "achieve and maintain hurricane strength" and make a close approach to Bermuda. The forecasters then said that Franklin could "attain and maintain hurricane strength" and make a close approach to Bermuda.