Tropical Depression 13 forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Depression Thirteen developed in the eastern Atlantic on Wednesday, contributing 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.

Where is Tropical Depression 13?

Tropical Depression Thirteen is located approximately 430 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving westward.

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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.

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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.