Tropical Storm Leslie is kept at bay by strong Hurricane Kirk

East of rapidly developing Hurricane Kirk, another disturbance quickly developed into Tropical Storm Leslie.

Long-range forecasts indicate the storm may develop into a hurricane within five to seven days. It is too early to say whether it will have an impact on the country.

Here's everything you need to know about Leslie.

Where is Tropical Storm Leslie?

Leslie is more than 515 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands and moving west.

What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Leslie?

Strengthening is forecast over the next few days and the system could develop into the next Atlantic hurricane next week.

This system is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean for now as it gradually rotates west-northwest over the next few days. No impacts are currently expected on the country.

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