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Tropical Storm Lorenzo Forms in Central Atlantic, Forecast to Stay Over Open Water

Forecasters expect a northward turn that keeps the storm far from land.

Tropical Storm Lorenzo is seen here in a weather satellite photo taken Monday morning. Lightning detection is overlaid on this satellite image, with only a few lightning strikes showing up on the mid-Atlantic storm’s southern periphery.
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This image shows vorticity, or low-level spin, in the atmosphere early next week, according to the European weather forecast model. A tropical wave of low atmospheric pressure, highlighted as it nears the Caribbean, could reach the Leeward and Windward Islands.
This image shows vorticity, or low-level spin, in the atmosphere early next week, according to the American GFS model. A tropical wave of low atmospheric pressure, highlighted as it nears the Caribbean, could reach the Leeward and Windward Islands.

Overview

  • As of late Monday morning, Lorenzo had maximum sustained winds near 50 mph about 1,150 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands and was moving northwest around 16–17 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  • The official track calls for a gradual slowdown, a turn north on Tuesday, and then a northeastward motion over the open Atlantic with no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
  • Forecasters anticipate little change in strength today with gradual intensification possible by midweek, though wind shear and dry air are expected to limit significant strengthening.
  • Marine hazards could increase later this week with higher surf and dangerous rip currents possible near the Azores and parts of northwest Africa, even as the center remains well offshore.
  • Lorenzo is the 12th named storm of an active 2025 Atlantic season and formed from Invest 97L, which the NHC had been monitoring southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.