Hurricane Kirk on Thursday rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic, although the storm is not expected to pose a threat to mainland United States. Forecasters are keeping a closer eye on one particular tropical disturbance developing in a region of the Caribbean where Helene took shape.

Forecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane

Tropical Storm Leslie. Tropical Storm Leslie formed Wednesday night in the far eastern Atlantic. Leslie will continue to move west-northwest in the open Atlantic. Leslie will like

Royal Caribbean also wants people to actually go on the cruises they have booked. That means following up their down payments by paying in full before the final payment day. To make that happen, the cruise line's team that deals with travel agents has reached out to them with a major request.

According to the CDC, the sick travelers' symptoms included diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache and muscle aches