Tropical Storm Erika heads toward Leeward Islands

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Erika is approaching the Leeward Islands from the Atlantic, and forecasters say it may gain strength.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds Tuesday are 45 mph (75 kph).
Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Leeward Islands including Montserrat, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, and St. Barthelemy. A tropical storm watch means tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours.
Erika is centered about 730 miles (1,170 kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands and is moving west near 20 mph (31 kph).
Meanwhile in the Pacific, a tropical depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later in the day. The depression has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph (55 kph). It’s centered about 1,565 miles (2,520 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and is moving west.
Forecasters say the storm Danny has degenerated into a remnant low.
The National Hurricane Center made the announcement Monday. It says no watches or warnings are in effect.
The storm is about 45 miles (70 kilometers) west-southwest of Guadeloupe. It has maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45kph) and is moving west at about 12 mph (19 kph).
The hurricane center says it won’t issue anymore advisories on the storm.
Danny had weakened to a tropical depression as it moves over the southern Leeward Islands.
The storm’s maximum sustained winds Monday morning have decreased to near 35 mph (55 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Danny is expected to continue weakening and degenerate into a remnant low later in the day.
The depression is centered about 20 miles (30 kilometers) south of Guadeloupe and is moving west near 12 mph (19 kph).
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Saba and St. Eustatius.