Although Hurricane Vince developed in an unusual location in the northeastern Atlantic , well away from where tropical cyclones are usually found , it is neither the most northerly-forming nor the most easterly-forming Atlantic tropical storm ; these records are held by Alberto of the 1988 season at 41.5 ° N , and Ginger of the 1967 season at 18.1 ° W , respectively .
Tropical Storm Alberto of the 1988 season formed farther north than any other storm , at 41.5 ° N. Also , Hurricane Ginger of the 1967 season formed at 18.1 ° W , the farthest east of any tropical cyclones .