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 p.m. — Edouard expected to remain out to sea over the open Atlantic.

Watches and Warnings

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Discussion and 48-hour outlook

At 11 p.m., the center of Tropical Storm Edouard was located near latitude 23.4 north, longitude 48.5 west. Edouard is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph, and this motion is expected to continue during the next 48 hours.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Edouard is expected to become a hurricane late Sunday or Monday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the center; Edouard is expected to become a hurricane on Sunday.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb, or 29.36 inches.

Hazards affecting land

None.

Next advisory

Complete advisory: 5 a.m.