According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Storm Gordon formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Friday morning.

In the latest NHC advisory, meteorologists said the storm, formerly known as Tropical Depression Seven, is moving west-northwest at about 12 mph (19 km/h) and is expected to continue moving westward through Monday.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 40 mph (64 km/h), with tropical storm-force winds extending outward as far as 70 miles (113 km) from the center.

It is located about 990 miles west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands, the NHC said.

There are currently no coastal warnings or watches in effect.

Will Tropical Storm Gordon Hit Florida?

Jessica Dobson, a meteorologist with the FOX 35 Storm Team, said Tropical Storm Gordon is not expected to have any impacts to Florida at this time.

“It’s probably going to remain a tropical depression or tropical storm into next week. It could strengthen a little bit toward the end of next week, but we’re still about a week away from that scenario,” Dobson said.