The Atlantic Tropical Storm Lee has been officially named and is expected to become a major storm by the weekend. The storm is currently active and moving towards the Lesser Antilles, which includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The anticipated track of the storm is still uncertain, but the strongest winds are expected to be on the north-eastern side of the storm. The storm is expected to intensify quickly, reaching 70 miles per hour by Wednesday evening and potentially becoming a category 4 hurricane by Sunday evening. However, it is still too early to determine the exact impacts on the United States, which is expected to be a good 10 days away. The hurricane season is expected to remain very active, with the peak activity typically occurring in September. As always, preparation is key for any major weather event.
1. The tropical storm, named Lee, has been officially recognized in the Atlantic Ocean by the National Hurricane Center.
2. It is expected to become a major storm by the weekend.
3. The storm is currently active, and the season so far has been very active.
4. Lee is the 13th tropical storm of the year.
5. The storm is currently moving to the West Northwest at 16 miles an hour.
6. There is a high confidence that Lee will turn into a major hurricane when it reaches category 3 status or higher.
7. The storm is over very warm water, which is expected to fuel its strengthening.
8. The storm's winds are expected to quickly intensify, reaching up to 70 miles an hour by Wednesday evening.
9. The storm is expected to reach a category 4 hurricane by Sunday evening, with winds up to 145 miles an hour.
10. The storm's track could be anywhere within a cone of uncertainty, but it is expected to approach the Lesser Antilles, including the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
11. The strongest winds of the storm are expected to be on the Northeastern side, while the weaker impacts could be felt on the southern side of the islands.
12. The storm is expected to move to the north of some Caribbean islands, but the exact path after that is uncertain.
13. The hurricane season is still ongoing and is expected to remain busy, with the peak activity historically seen in September.
14. Preparation for major weather events is advised, but specific actions can only be taken as the storm's path becomes clearer.