 A strong frontal low located several hundred miles south of the Azores persisted for several days in late November while remaining nearly stationary . After it began moving steadily to the west , a tightly @-@ wrapped band of convection developed near the center , and it is estimated the system developed into Tropical Depression Fourteen on November 24 while located 725 miles ( 1 @,@ 165 km ) south of Lajes , Azores . The system quickly intensified as it moved west @-@ southwestward , and strengthened into Tropical Storm Nicole six hours after forming . Tropical Storm Nicole was a small storm , and upon first forming tropical storm force winds extended only 60 miles ( 95 km ) from the center . 
