Tropical Storm Leslie held in check by powerful Hurricane Kirk
Strengthening is forecast over the next several days, and the system could become the next Atlantic hurricane by the end of this week.
Tropical Storm Leslie held in check by powerful Hurricane Kirk
Tropical Storm Leslie developed in the eastern Atlantic on Wednesday, adding to a flurry of tropical activity over the past couple of weeks. Outflow from Hurricane Kirk is expected to limit the storm's development over the next few days.
To the east of the quickly developing Hurricane Kirk, another disturbance quickly became Tropical Storm Leslie.
Long-range forecasts show the storm potentially becoming a hurricane in 5 to 7 days. It is too soon to say whether it will affect land.
Here’s everything you need to know about Leslie.
Where is Tropical Storm Leslie?
Leslie is located more than 515 miles to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving to the west.
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What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Leslie?
Strengthening is forecast over the next several days, and the system could become the next Atlantic hurricane by next week.
This system is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the time being as it gradually turns west-northwestward over the next couple of days. No impacts to land are expected at this time.
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