Tropical Storm Kirk is forming in the Atlantic and is expected to develop into a hurricane

Tropical Storm Kirk formed in the Atlantic on Monday and is expected to become a strong hurricane later this week.

A cyclone is declared as a tropical storm when the maximum sustained wind reaches at least 39 miles per hour and is very similar to its counterpart tropical depressions And HurricanesThe impact can be significant.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system was expected to strengthen and likely become a hurricane by Tuesday and a Category 3 major hurricane by Wednesday.

Here’s everything you need to know about Tropical Storm Kirk.

Where is Tropical Storm Kirk?

Tropical Storm Kirk is located in the eastern Atlantic with sustained winds of 50 miles per hour, approximately 740 miles from the Cape Verde Islands.

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What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Kirk?

Tropical Storm Kirk is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday and continue to strengthen into a major hurricane by midweek.

The NHC said Kirk will continue to move west-northwest through Tuesday before making a gradual turn to the northwest through Wednesday.

The forecast path for Kirk.
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What are the impacts of Tropical Storm Kirk?

Tropical Storm Kirk poses no threat to the United States US at this point.

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