Tropical Depression 13 is expected to soon become Leslie in the Atlantic

Tropical Depression Thirteen developed in the eastern Atlantic on Wednesday, contributing to a flurry of tropical activity in recent weeks.

Tropical Depression Thirteen, which is expected to become Leslie in the coming days, joins Hurricane Kirk and another area near Central America as systems tracked by the National Hurricane Center.

Here's everything you need to know about Tropical Depression Thirteen.

Where is Tropical Depression 13?

Tropical Depression Thirteen is located more than 450 miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving westward.

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What is the forecast for Tropical Depression 13?

Tropical Depression Thirteen is expected to soon become the next named storm of the season – Leslie. Strengthening is forecast over the next few days and the system could become the next Atlantic hurricane by the end of this week.

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What effects does tropical depression 13 have?

This system is expected to remain over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean for now as it gradually rotates west-northwest over the next few days. No impacts are currently expected on the country.