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October 6, 2024

Hurricane Leslie strengthening in central tropical Atlantic

Hundreds of miles to the southeast of Hurricane Kirk, Hurricane Leslie is following in similar footsteps over the central tropical Atlantic.The Category 1 hurricane is not expected to directly affect land, remaining over the open Atlantic Ocean.Here’s everything you need to know about Leslie.Leslie is located more than 950 miles to the west of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving in a northwesterly direction.Leslie is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean as it moves to the northwest over the next few days. No impacts to land are expected at this time.