Tropical Storm Josephine: Here’s what we know as of Saturday, Aug. 15

Tropical Storm Josephine formed late Thursday morning, according to forecasters at the National Hurricane Center, setting the record for the earliest J-named tropical system to form in the Atlantic. The previous record was held by Jose, which formed Aug. 22, 2005.

Latest update:Tropical Storm Josephine forecast to pass near Leeward Islands, weaken over weekend

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Here is what we know so far about the storm:

Where’s Tropical Storm Josephine right now? 

Tropical Storm Josephine is 160 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands as of Saturday afternoon. 

► Track Tropical Storm Josephine in the Atlantic

What is its wind speed and forward motion? 

The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving west-northwest at 17 mph. 

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles to the north of the center.

What can we expect? 

The storm's motion at 17 mph is expected to continue for the next day or two then move northwest late this weekend or early next week. 

Are there any watches or warnings?

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Will the storm affect Florida? 

The tropical storm is not considered to be a threat to Florida at this time and will "likely not pose a threat to the U.S.," according to the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network.

Residents in the northern Leeward Islands are encouraged to monitor Josephine, as the storm may bring wind and heavy rain as it passes offshore this weekend, the NHC said.