Tropical Storm Erika has formed in the central tropical Atlantic.
The
National Hurricane Center reported Monday night that Erika had maximum
sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph) and was centered 955 miles (1,535
kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands.
Erika
is moving west at 20 mph (31 kph), and while no current watches or
warnings are in effect, forecasters say some watches may be required for
a section of the Leeward Islands by early Tuesday.
Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 kms) from Erika's center.
Developing: The National Hurricane
Center reported Monday night that Erika had maximum sustained winds of
45 mph and was centered 955 miles east of the Leeward Islands in the
West Indies
As of 11 pm Monday, Erika was 955
miles east of the Leeward Islands and moving west at 20 mph. The storm
had sustained winds of 45 mph
Tropical Storm Erika formed Monday
evening over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean, according to the
National Hurricane Center’s 11 pm advisory
Erika is expected to remain a tropical storm and some strengthening is expected as it moves to the west
Meanwhile, forecasters say the storm Danny has degenerated into a remnant low.
The National Hurricane Center made the announcement Monday.
It says no watches or warnings are in effect.
The storm is about 45 miles (70 kilometers) west-southwest of Guadeloupe.
It has maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45kph) and is moving west at about 12 mph (19 kph).
The hurricane center says it won't issue anymore advisories on the storm.
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