Hurricane Leslie begins to weaken over open Atlantic Ocean
While the exact intensity forecast remains uncertain due to dry air and wind shear, Leslie is currently expected to gradually weaken for much of this week as it stays out to sea.
Leslie puts 2024 Atlantic hurricane season above average
Hurricane Leslie, the eighth-named storm of the season, is currently churning across the Atlantic. This brings the total number of hurricanes above the seasonal average of seven.
Hurricane Leslie, the eighth named storm of the season, is currently churning across the open waters of the central tropical Atlantic Ocean.
While the exact intensity forecast remains uncertain due to dry air and wind shear, Leslie is currently expected to gradually weaken for much of this week as it stays out to sea.
The Category 1 hurricane is not expected to directly affect land, remaining over the open Atlantic Ocean.
Here’s everything you need to know about Leslie.
Where is Hurricane Leslie?
Leslie is located more than 1,100 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving northwest.
(FOX Weather)
What is the forecast for Hurricane Leslie?
Leslie is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean as it moves to the northwest over the next few days. Gradual weakening is forecast to continue throughout the week.
No impacts to land are expected.
(FOX Weather)