Tropical Cyclone Development Outlook

Active Systems

Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon
Kirk 40 mph Tropical Storm 11.9N 53.0W
Leslie 45 mph Extratropical Storm 31.5N 42.5W
42 30 mph Tropical Disturbance 34.7N 75.7W

Kirk
Tropical Storm Kirk is about 440 miles east of Barbados. It has winds near 40 kts (45 mph). Little change in strength is expected as it approaches the Windward Islands. It will bring gusty winds and heavy thunderstorms to the WIndward Islands on Thursday. Please see our latest advisory on your StormGeo web portal.

Leslie
Leslie is expected to meander over the subtropical Atlantic through this week. It will strengthen as a non-tropical low over the next few days. As the week progresses, it may regain its tropical characteristics and become a hurricane. It is no threat to land over the next week. Please see our latest advisory on your StormGeo web portal.

42
Disturbance 42 has remained weak as it tracks near the North Carolina Outer Banks. It may bring a few showers and thunderstorms to the Outer Banks this morning. Development chances are decreasing. Development chances in our most recent advisory were 30 percent. However, these development chances are now estimated to be 20 percent.

Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch
Disturbance 45 is along 25W and is moving west near 15 mph. A general west to west-northwest track is expected. The system will likely remain weak. Development chances remain quite low (10 percent).

Meteorologists: Cameron Self / Matt Haworth