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Tropical Storm Leslie expected to become next Atlantic hurricane behind Kirk

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Aaron Barker, FOX Weather
Published Oct. 4, 2024, 12:13 p.m. ET
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To the east of the quickly strengthening Hurricane Kirk, Tropical Storm Leslie is also expected to become a hurricane by the weekend.

It is not expected to affect land, remaining over the open Atlantic Ocean for the next week.

Here’s everything you need to know about Leslie.

Where is Tropical Storm Leslie?

Leslie is located more than 645 miles to the west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving to the west.

What is the forecast for Tropical Storm Leslie?

Steady strengthening is expected, and Leslie is forecast to become the next Atlantic hurricane by Saturday.

Graphics for Tropical Storm Leslie.
Steady strengthening is expected, and Leslie is forecast to become the next Atlantic hurricane by Saturday. FoxWeather
Leslie is currently not expected to affect land, remaining over the open Atlantic Ocean for the next week.
Leslie is not expected to affect land, remaining over the open Atlantic Ocean for the next week. FoxWeather
Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie was seen from outer space on Oct. 4, 2024.
Hurricane Kirk and Tropical Storm Leslie were seen from outer space on Oct. 4, 2024. PHOTO PROVIDED BY NOAA / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Leslie is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the time being as it gradually turns west-northwestward over the next couple of days.

No impacts to land are expected at this time.