Tropical Storm Philippe holding steady as it moves westward in the Atlantic; NHC monitoring 2 areas
According to the hurricane center, the tropical storm is about 1,265 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. The storm is moving west-northwest at 10 mph. Because Tropical Storm Philippe is more than 1,200 miles from land, there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect.