Tropical Storm Kirk is forming and is expected to become a large, strong hurricane this week: NHC

Tropical Storm Kirk, the 11th named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, formed over the Atlantic on Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

The storm, previously known as Tropical Depression 12, is expected to become a “large and strong hurricane” later this week, according to the NHC.

In their 9:35 a.m. release, NHC officials said recent satellite wind data confirmed the depression had developed into a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of about 45 miles per hour.

The NHC also determined that the storm had reformed slightly south of its previously estimated location.

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Further details on Kirk's intensity and an updated forecast will be announced at 11 a.m

The storm is expected to continue to strengthen and become a hurricane by Tuesday night or Wednesday. To reach hurricane status, wind speeds would have to increase to at least 74 miles per hour.

The system is not expected to have a direct impact on the United States.

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