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Hurricane Kirk strengthens into Category 3 storm in the Atlantic, expected to grow rapidly

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"large swells" could reach the U.S. East Coast by Sunday , forecasters say.

Kirk reached Category 3 status on Wednesday , the Miami -based National Hurricane Center says.

Tropical Storm Leslie forms late Wednesday in the eastern Atlantic Ocean .

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, and the storm system is not yet a threat to land.

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