Hurricane Leslie is drifting erratically northward, centered tonight over the Atlantic Ocean about 460 miles south-southeast of Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds are 75 mph, a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and Leslie could become a Category Two hurricane by Friday.
A slow north-northwest motion – which may be arratic at times –
is expected over the next couple of days. Swells generated by Leslie will continue to affect Bermuda, the U.S. East Coast from Central Florida northward, the northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands during that time.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael is centered tonight over the Atlantic Ocean about 1100 miles west-southwest of the Azores. It has become a little stronger, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, and could become a hurricane tonight or early Thursday. Its present northeast movement is expected to become north-northwest on Friday. It’s not a threat to land.
Get the latest on these two tropical cyclones, including graphics, by visiting the NOAA NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Michael is centered tonight over the Atlantic Ocean about 1100 miles west-southwest of the Azores. It has become a little stronger, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, and could become a hurricane tonight or early Thursday. Its present northeast movement is expected to become north-northwest on Friday. It’s not a threat to land.
Get the latest on these two tropical cyclones, including graphics, by visiting the NOAA NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov