At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jose was located near latitude 12.5 North, longitude 40.6 West. Jose is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and a movement toward the west or west-northwest at a slightly faster rate of forward speed is expected during the next two days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Jose could become a hurricane by Thursday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in the Leeward Islands should monitor the future progress of Jose.