Tropical Storm Leslie is expected to become a hurricane by the weekend as it heads northwest over the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean.

To the east of the quickly strengthening , Tropical Storm Leslie is also expected to become a by the weekend.

It is currently not expected to affect land, remaining over the open Atlantic for the next week.

Here’s everything you need to know about Leslie.

Where is Tropical Storm Leslie?

Leslie is located more than 500 miles to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving to the west.

The position of Tropical Storm Leslie.
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What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Leslie?

Steady strengthening is expected, and Leslie is forecast to become the next Atlantic hurricane in a day or two.

Leslie 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.

The forecast cone for Tropical Storm Leslie.
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