Summary
Tropical Storm Lorenzo has formed in the central Atlantic Ocean and is expected to stay out at sea, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is not currently a threat to land but could cause rough seas near the Azores and Africa's northwest coast.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed in the central tropical Atlantic.
- It is the 12th named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
- Lorenzo is located about 1,095 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands.
- The storm is traveling northwest at about 17 miles per hour.
- Maximum winds are around 45 miles per hour, with stronger gusts.
- Lorenzo could intensify in the coming days but is expected to remain a tropical storm.
- The storm poses no immediate threat to land but may affect the Azores and northwest Africa with high surf and rip currents.
