At a Glance

Tropical Depression Thirteen is east of the Leeward Islands.It will track near the Leeward Islands with rain and gusty winds Friday into Saturday.Tropical storm watches have been issued in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas.This system may approach Florida and the Gulf of Mexico next week.The intensity and track forecast for this system is highly uncertain when it approaches the U.S.It's too early to determine what, if any, impacts the U.S. mainland may see.

Tropical Depression Thirteen has strengthened into Tropical Storm Laura. The latest forecast information on this tropical system can be found .

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