Tropical Depression 12 in the Atlantic is likely to become powerful Hurricane Kirk

At 9:30 a.m. ET on Monday, September 30, 2024, Tropical Depression 12 strengthened and became Tropical Storm Kirk. Click here for the latest Tropical Storm Kirk forecast.

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Tropical Depression Twelve is strengthening and could soon reach tropical storm strength. Forecasters expect Hurricane Kirk to strengthen into a large and powerful hurricane later this week, moving north through the open Atlantic.

The low pressure area is currently moving westward and a strong high pressure area to the north is expected to continue steering the system mostly westward over the next few days. After that, a change in steering flow may cause the storm to move further north.

Forecasts are somewhat consistent for the first two to three days, but they could fluctuate more later depending on how quickly the system changes direction, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

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

Where is Tropical Depression 12?

Tropical Depression Twelve is located in the eastern tropical Atlantic, approximately 700 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TROPICAL DEPRESSION, A TROPICAL STORM AND A HURRICANE?

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What is the forecast for Tropical Depression 12?

Steady strengthening is forecast and the depression is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday evening or Wednesday, the NHC said.

A look at how the hurricane forecast cone will change in 2024

Forecast cone for TD 12.
(FOX Weather)

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