Tropical Storm Lorenzo Strengthens Over the Central Atlantic

Tropical Storm Lorenzo has shown signs of intensification as it continues its northwest trajectory across the central tropical Atlantic, according to the latest updates from the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. As of Monday morning, the storm was positioned approximately 1,150 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, boasting maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). Lorenzo is currently moving at a speed of 16 mph (26 km/h), with a gradual deceleration anticipated overnight before it shifts northward on Tuesday. Forecasters predict minimal changes in the storm’s strength through early Tuesday, though some gradual intensification could occur by midweek. The storm’s tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 160 miles (260 kilometers) from its center, with a minimum central pressure estimated at 1002 millibars (29.59 inches). At present, no coastal watches or warnings have been issued. The situation remains under close monitoring as Lorenzo progresses across the Atlantic.