Tropical Storm Peter forms over the Atlantic Ocean
MIAMI – Forecasters said Tropical Storm Peter formed over the Atlantic Ocean early Sunday, and a new tropical depression was spinning over the far eastern Atlantic.
Peter was centered about 630 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said in a Sunday morning advisory.
The tropical storm was expected to bring rain to the islands including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through Tuesday.
No coastal watches or warnings were in effect.