Tropical Storm Dean Strengthening

Tropical Storm Dean was moving quickly West at 21 mph, but still remained more than 1,000 miles from the nearest land mass, according to a 4 p.m. (EDT) update from the National Hurricane Center.

Over the next 24 hours, the storm is expected to continue moving west and strengthening. Already, it has achieved sustained winds near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Tropical storm-force winds extend outward from the storm's center up to 35 miles. NOAA

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