Tropical Storm Margot forms with 40 mph winds

A new tropical storm formed Thursday afternoon in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Storm Margot has 40 mph winds and is moving west-northwest at 17 mph.

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide

Tropical Storm #Margot Advisory 2: Depression Becomes Tropical Storm Margot. https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 7, 2023

Margot is located 290 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Margot is forecast to become a hurricane over the weekend.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center of the storm.

Scripps Only Content 2023