Subtropical Storm Karen suddenly formed overnight in the northern Atlantic Ocean, becoming the 11th named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. It is forecast to continue northeast in hostile weather Friday morning.

As a subtropical storm, Karen has characteristics of both tropical and extratropical cyclones.

As of 7 a.m. Friday, Karen was 570 miles north-northwest of the Azores and producing maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. It was moving northeast at 9 mph, according to forecasters with the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

The most recent forecast track gives Karen a short lifespan. It is expected to become tropical by early Friday evening before dissipating by Saturday.

There is currently no threat to Louisiana or the Gulf Coast.

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