Tropical Storm Gaston likely to become hurricane

Tropical storm Gaston will likely become a hurricane over the east Atlantic.

Gaston is the seventh named tropical storm of the season.

First Alert Meteorologist Mike Buresh says a quick uptick in intensity to hurricane strength should allow for a rather sharp turn to the north.

This would keep the tropical cyclone well to the east of the U.S. over the open Atlantic so no local impacts.

Cox Media Group