Tropical Storm Kate forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Kate has formed in the central Atlantic with maximum sustained winds at 45 mph. Formerly known as Tropical Depression Ten, Kate is forecast to gradually strengthen over the next few days as the system generally moves north over the open Atlantic. Forecast models are in strong agreement the storm will stay out at sea and not threaten the U.S. mainland. NEW TROPICAL WAVE NEAR AFRICA Farther out at sea near the coast of Africa, another strong tropical wave has a high chance of developing as it continues to move west. The National Hurricane Center gives the disturbance an 80%...