Gordon formed into a tropical storm in the central Atlantic on Friday, Sept. 13. It became the seventh named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.

What You Need To Know

  • Gordon formed on Sept. 13

  • It was the seventh named storm of 2024

  • It stayed over the Atlantic and didn't impact land

After forming, Gordon battled some wind shear and nearby dry air throughout its lifespan, preventing any significant development or strengthening. It lasted a few days before being downgraded to a tropical depression on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Gordon continued to slowly drift west across the open Atlantic, eventually dissipating on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Check to see how the rest of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is going so far.

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