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Late-season Tropical Depression Forms in Caribbean

by Associated Press

   MIAMI, FLORIDA --

   A late-season tropical depression has formed in the southwestern
   Caribbean and forecasters say it's expected to become a tropical storm.

   The depression's maximum sustained winds early Monday are near 56 kph
   (35 mph) with additional strengthening forecast. The U.S. National
   Hurricane Center says the depression is expected to become a tropical
   storm later in the day or overnight.

   The depression is centered about 275 kilometers (170 miles)
   east-southeast of San Andres Island and has been nearly stationary with
   little movement expected during the day.