Tropical Storm Leslie formed on Wednesday (2 October) in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and has the potential to strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend, according to forecasters. Currently, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, as the storm poses no immediate threat to land.
The storm was located 490 miles southwest of the southernmost tip of the Cabo Verde Islands, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami closely monitors Leslie’s progress as it moves across the Atlantic.
As Leslie develops, the U.S. Southeast continues to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which struck last week. The region still grapples with widespread power outages, lack of running water, and disrupted communication services, while rescuers search for missing individuals.
Although Tropical Storm Leslie is not yet a direct concern for coastal areas, its potential to become a hurricane adds to the ongoing challenges faced by those affected by recent storms. Residents in hurricane-prone regions remain alert for further updates.
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