The sixth storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season became Tropical Storm Edouard late Thursday night.
The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories for Tropical Depression Six at 11 a.m. Nearly 12 hours later, it intensified into Edouard.
The storm remains in the far eastern Atlantic.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Advisory
11 a.m. — Edouard expected to remain out to sea.
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
At 11 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Edouard was located near latitude 18.5 north, longitude 43.0 west.
Edouard is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph and this motion with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next 48 hours.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb or 29.62 inches.
Hazards affecting land
None
Next advisory
Complete advisory: 5 p.m.