Tropical Storm Bret forms in the Atlantic

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Tropical Storm Bret formed Monday afternoon far out in the Atlantic. It could become a hurricane by midweek as it closes in on the eastern Caribbean islands by late-week.

This system is too far away to be considered a credible threat to the Mississippi Gulf Coast at this time. But the WLOX First Alert Weather Team will be monitoring its developments over the next week.

4pm Monday: Tropical Depression Three has intensified & has become Tropical Storm #Bret with max winds of 40mph.#TSBret is forecast to become a hurricane later this week. Bret is currently too far away to be considered a local threat. We'll monitor its latest developments. pic.twitter.com/t3sKKHtCdq
— Wesley Williams (@WesWilliamsII) June 19, 2023