Tropical Storm Kirk forms in the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane
FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross takes a deep dive into the multiple systems being tracked across the Atlantic and Caribbean, including what could happen with a disturbance bound for the Gulf of Mexico later this week.
Tropical Storm Kirk formed on Monday in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to become a powerful hurricane later this week.
A cyclone is declared a tropical storm when maximum sustained winds reach at least 39 mph, and much like its fellow tropical depressions and hurricanes, impacts can be significant.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system is expected to strengthen and will likely become a hurricane by Tuesday and a major Category 3 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 60 mph winds with higher gusts, about 800 miles from the Cabo Verde Islands.
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What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Kirk?
Tropical Storm Kirk is expected to become a hurricane by Tuesday and continue to strengthen into a major Category hurricane by mid-week.
The NHC said Kirk will continue moving west-northwest through Tuesday before gradually turning northwest by Wednesday.
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What are the impacts of Tropical Storm Kirk?
Tropical Storm Kirk does not pose a threat to the U.S. at this time.
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