Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lee has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, and that it is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Lee formed Tuesday in the Atlantic Ocean and was forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean, forecasters said.
The storm was located some 1,315 miles kilometers east of the Lesser Antilles late Tuesday afternoon. It had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving west-northwest at 16 mph . It was forecast to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane over the weekend and pass just northeast of the Caribbean region.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
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