An Atlantic depression is intensifying and expected to become a powerful typhoon as it moves west toward the Caribbean.

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It would be the fourth hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season and would be named Lee.

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The system is presently 1,425 miles east of the eastern Caribbean, moving west-northwest at 15 mph.

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Its path is generally toward the Caribbean and possibly Florida, with some models suggesting a northward turn at some point.

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The exact timing and location of this turn remain uncertain, and it could potentially move away from South Florida.

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High-pressure systems to the north will influence its path, forcing it to move around the high-pressure area.

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A low-pressure trough over the U.S. will also contribute to the storm's northward movement.

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It's too early to determine how close the system will come to the eastern Caribbean islands.

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The National Hurricane Center's latest update shows the potential path of the storm's eye just north of Puerto Rico.

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Further developments will be closely monitored to provide more accurate forecasts and potential impacts on the region.

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