The center of Tropical Storm Gordon was located near 19.4 north latitude and 38.6 west longitude. Gordon is moving west-northwest at 12 mph and the storm is expected to move further west this weekend and into Monday.

Maximum sustained wind speeds have increased to near 40 mph (64 km/h), with higher gusts.

A slight strengthening is expected today, after which weakening will begin on Saturday.

Tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (113 kilometers) from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb or 29.71 inches.

Dangers to the country: None.

Off the coast of the southeastern US A non-tropical low pressure area could form along a frontal boundary a few hundred miles off the southeastern US coastline this weekend.

The low pressure area could develop subtropical or tropical characteristics and a subtropical or tropical depression could form early next week as the system moves generally northwest.

Chance of formation after 48 hours is 10 percent. Chance of formation after 7 days is up to 40 percent.