HOUSTON — Tropical Storm Cindy formed in the central Atlantic Thursday night, becoming the third named storm of this hurricane season.
As of 4 a.m. Friday, the storm had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It is heading northwest at 15 miles per hour.
According to meteorologist Chita Craft, it's expected to stay in the open Atlantic and then fizzle out by next week.
Tropical Storm Cindy watches and warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings at this time for Tropical Storm Cindy
Tropical Storm Cindy outlook
According to the National Hurricane Center, the center of Tropical Storm Cindy is expected to remain well northeast of the northern Leeward Islands through early next week.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, according to NHC.
It's no threat to land as of Friday