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Tropical Depression 13 is forming in the Atlantic and is expected to become Leslie
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Tropical Depression 13 is forming in the Atlantic and is expected to become Leslie

Tropical Depression 13 developed in the eastern Atlantic on Wednesday, adding to a flurry of tropical activity in recent weeks.

Tropical Depression Thirteen, which is expected to become Leslie in the coming days, joins Hurricane Kirk and another area near Central America as systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center.

Here’s everything you need to know about Tropical Depression Thirteen.

Tropical Depression 13 formed on Wednesday morning.

Tropical Depression 13 formed on Wednesday morning.

Where is Tropical Depression 13?

Tropical Depression Thirteen is located about 430 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving westward at seven miles per hour.

As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, the maximum sustained wind was 35 mph.

Tropical Depression 13 is expected to become Tropical Storm Leslie.

Tropical Depression 13 is expected to become Tropical Storm Leslie.

What is the forecast for Tropical Depression 13?

Tropical Depression 13 is expected to soon become the next named storm of the season – Leslie. Gradual strengthening is forecast and the system could become the next Atlantic hurricane by this weekend.

Computer models show that Tropical Depression 13 is located over open waters.

Computer models show that Tropical Depression 13 is located over open waters.

What effects does tropical depression 13 have?

This system is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean for now and eventually turn more west-northwestward by the weekend. No impacts are currently expected on the country.

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