TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)—Tropical Storm Dexter weakens in the Atlantic as the National Hurricane Center monitors two areas of low pressure.

Tropical Storm Dexter

According to the NHC, by 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Dexter had weakened slightly, but it is anticipated to gain strength again as it transforms into a post-tropical cyclone in a few days.

Dexter is located about 345 miles north of Bermuda and is moving toward the northeast at 12 mph.

A gradual turn toward the east-northeast is expected in the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph.

The forecast suggests minimal change in intensity over the next 24 hours, with the potential for some strengthening in the following days as Dexter transitions into an extratropical cyclone, the NHC reported.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Central Tropical Atlantic

A tropical depression could form late this week or over the weekend as a tropical wave moves west-northwestward.

A tropical wave over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is producing some shower activity.

According to the NHC, environmental conditions are expected to be favorable for gradual development during the next few days.

The chance of formation in the next seven days is at 50 percent.

Southeastern United States

An area of low pressure is expected to develop in a day or two, several hundred miles off the coast of the southeastern United States, the NHC said.

Gradual development is possible during the middle or late this week as the disturbance moves slowly westward to northwestward.

The chance of formation in the next seven days is at 30 percent.