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Tropical Storm Lorenzo forms in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land

Published:Monday | October 13, 2025 | 8:29 AM
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Lorenzo in the Atlantic Ocean, Monday, October 13, 2025. (NOAA via AP)
This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Lorenzo in the Atlantic Ocean, Monday, October 13, 2025. (NOAA via AP)

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed Monday in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean and isn't threatening land, forecasters said.

The storm was located about 1,095 miles (1,762 kilometres) west of the Cape Verde Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph), the US National Hurricane Center in Miami said. It was moving northwest at 17 mph (27 kph).

No coastal watches or warnings were in effect.

The storm was expected to turn northward on Tuesday, with some gradual intensification possible by midweek, forecasters said.

The forecast track through Saturday shows Lorenzo staying out in the ocean and away from land.

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