Key takeaways:
- Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the week.
- The storm is expected to rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous hurricane by the weekend and could have an impact on the Leeward Islands.
- The National Hurricane Center is urging people in the Caribbean to monitor the storm’s progress and to be prepared for potential impacts.
The National Hurricane Center has reported that Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become a major hurricane by the end of the week. The storm is currently located 1,230 miles east of the Lesser Antilles and is moving west-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph). It has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 kph).
The storm is expected to rapidly intensify into an extremely dangerous hurricane by the weekend and could have an impact on the Leeward Islands. However, it is too soon to determine the location and magnitude of these impacts.
The National Hurricane Center is urging people in the Caribbean to monitor the storm’s progress and to be prepared for potential impacts. They are also advising people to take the necessary precautions to protect their lives and property.
Tropical Storm Lee is the twelfth named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. The hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 and is expected to be an active one. The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor the storm and will provide updates as they become available.
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