Hurricane Leslie forms over the Atlantic Ocean

Storm Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane is not threatening land, according to the latest forecasts.

The storm was located on Saturday about 725 miles west-southwest of the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour.

Currently, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

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It comes as Hurricane Kirk remains a Category 4 major hurricane. Waves from the system are affecting the Leeward Islands, Bermuda, and the Greater Antilles, forecasters said.

The East Coast of the United States, the Atlantic Coast of Canada and the Bahamas will likely be affected by Kirk's swells on Saturday night and Sunday. Forecasters warned the waves could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Hurricane Kirk is expected to weaken over Saturday as it tracks towards Europe. The National Hurricane Centre said the Azores, where swells could hit Monday, should monitor the storm’s progress.

Potentially disruptive weather could arrive in the UK from the middle of next week brought about by the remnants of Kirk as it sweeps across the Atlantic.

Chris Bulmer, the Met Office’s deputy chief meteorologist, said: "Kirk over the North Atlantic will lose its status as a hurricane early next week before being swept towards northwest Europe.

"The resulting low pressure system will still have the potential to bring disruptive rain and winds to some areas, including parts of the UK, from the middle of next week.

"There remains much detail to work out on the exact track and timing of the system.

"Across the UK, parts of England and Wales look to have the greatest risk of heavy rain and strong winds during Wednesday and Thursday.

"However, a more southward track of this system, which is equally plausible at this stage, would see the most disruptive conditions impact France."