The seventh tropical depression that formed on Wednesday in the Atlantic has strengthened into Tropical Storm Gordon.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported on Facebook that the center of the storm is located about 990 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands (near latitude 19.4 North, longitude 38.6 West).
Gordon is moving west-northwest at approximately 12 mph (19 km/h) and is expected to shift more westward this weekend and into Monday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to around 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. A slight strengthening is anticipated today before a weakening trend begins on Saturday.
Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center.
Details on Tropical Storm Gordon
Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding Tropical Storm Gordon.
Where is Tropical Storm Gordon currently located?
Tropical Storm Gordon is currently about 990 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands, near latitude 19.4 North and longitude 38.6 West.
What is the current movement and speed of Tropical Storm Gordon?
Gordon is moving west-northwest at approximately 12 mph (19 km/h) and is expected to move more westward this weekend and into Monday.
What are the current wind speeds of Tropical Storm Gordon?
The storm has maximum sustained winds of around 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts, and slight strengthening is expected today before it starts to weaken on Saturday.