Tropical Storm Sean has formed in the eastern Atlantic, well southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, becoming the 18th storm of the season.
What was briefly Tropical Depression Nineteen late Tuesday night became Tropical Storm Sean early Wednesday morning.
Located about over 1,000 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, Sean continues to head toward to west-northwest, producing maximum sustained wind speeds of 40 mph.
The storm could strengthen slightly over the next few days as it takes on a more northwesterly trajectory. However, Sean is forecast to weaken thereafter once in enters a higher shear environment.
Regardless, it will stay away from the U.S. and over the open Atlantic.
We’re also watching one other disturbance off the west coast of Africa.
Check here for a look at the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season so far.
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