Tropical Storm Lee forms in Atlantic, could become 'extremely dangerous hurricane' by end of week

The National Hurricane Center said Lee was expected to 'rapidly intensify.'

By Gina MartinezTropical Storm Lee has formed in the Atlantic and is forecast to become a powerful hurricane by the end of the week, theThe center of Tropical Storm Lee formed between Western Africa and the

Windward Islands. It was moving west-northwest at 16 mph Tuesday evening, according to the hurricane center, and was located about 1,315 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. It has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.

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