By Canadian Press

Leslie strengthens into a hurricane in the Atlantic but isn’t threatening land

Oct 4, 2024 | 10:43 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Leslie has strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and isn’t threatening land, forecasters said.

The storm was located Saturday about 725 miles (1,170 kilometers) west-southwest of the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph).

There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

The Associated Press