Tropical Storm Dexter is expected to reach hurricane strength.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles from the center.

If it holds together, it could pass close to the Azores or the United Kingdom.

Tropical Storm Dexter continues to strengthen and is expected to become a strong extratropical low over the North Atlantic over the next several hours, according to the latest advisory from the

The storm is expected to continue strengthening and is expected to reach hurricane strength with 75-mph winds over the next 24 hours.

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Dexter formed earlier than the historical average for the fourth storm of the season, on Aug. 3. On average, the fourth storm in the Atlantic forms Aug. 15. The first hurricane forms Aug. 11. Hurricane News: Get the

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