Tropical Storm Kirk has formed in the Atlantic and could soon become a hurricane.

According to the National Hurricane Centre, Kirk has maximum sustained winds near 85 km/h, with higher gusts.

Further development could see it become a hurricane by tomorrow and a major hurricane by midweek.

Despite this, there are currently no hazards affecting land and no watches or warnings in place.

Kirk remains to the east of the Lesser Antilles, with a gradual turn to the northwest forecast by Wednesday.