Published on October 13, 2025 at 12:11 pm
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Tropical Storm Lorenzo got slightly stronger Monday in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean but still is not threatening land, forecasters said.
The storm — the 12th named storm of the season — was located about 1,150 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. It was moving northwest at 16 mph (26 kph).
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No coastal watches or warnings were in effect.
The storm was expected to turn northward Tuesday, with some gradual intensification possible by midweek, forecasters said. The forecast track through Saturday shows Lorenzo staying out in the ocean and away from land.
