Hurricane Gordon strengthened from Tropical Depression 7, one of several systems the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring in the Atlantic Ocean.
According to the latest storm information, Hurricane Gordon is approximately 1,600 km from the Cape Verde Islands. The storm's maximum sustained winds are 65 km/h.
The latest hurricane forecast from the US National Hurricane Center says that over the next few days, Hurricane Gordon is expected to move across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Gordon is currently moving west-northwest and is expected to slow but continue this direction for the next few days.
"The official forecast currently considers Gordon to remain a tropical storm for the entire forecast period," the NHC storm bulletin said. Gordon is not expected to have any impact on weather in the United States.
According to USA Today's latest hurricane report, in addition to Gordon, hurricane forecasters are also monitoring an area of low pressure closer to the United States, just off the southeastern coast of the United States.
The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center says the system could become a tropical depression early next week as it moves north or northwest. If it becomes a hurricane, it will be called Helene.
In addition to the low pressure area that has the potential to strengthen into Hurricane Helene, another low pressure area is also forming in the Atlantic Ocean but the possibility of strengthening is almost 0%.
The latest storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, Gordon, formed after Hurricane Francine made landfall about 60 miles southwest of New Orleans this week, bringing strong winds to coastal areas. Wind gusts of 78 mph were recorded in New Orleans. Up to 8 inches (200 mm) of rain fell there, causing flooding in many areas.
More than 100,000 customers in Louisiana remain without power due to the impact of Hurricane Francine. Flood warnings remain in effect in Middle Tennessee and most of Alabama due to heavy rains from Hurricane Francine.
The impact of Atlantic Hurricane No. 6 on the Lower Mississippi Valley is expected to end on September 14 when the storm's circulation dissipates.
