Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: As Tropical Storm Harvey approached Bermuda a tropical storm warning was issued late on August 2 and due to the outside possibility of further strengthening to hurricane strength a hurricane watch was issued 24 hours later .
Simplified: As Tropical Storm Harvey came closer to Bermuda , a tropical storm warning was given out late on August 2 . Because it was considered possible for the storm to continue gaining strength , a hurricane watch was given out the next day .