Hurricane Edouard strengthened to a Category 2 storm Monday morning, with maximum sustained winds near 110 mph, and it could become the first major Atlantic hurricane of 2014 Tuesday.
Edouard is far out to sea, more than 500 miles east-southeast of Bermuda, and poses no threat to land.
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Hurricane Edouard Advisory
11 p.m. — Edouard turning toward the north-northwest. Forecast to become a major hurricane on Tuesday.
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
At 11 p.m., the center of Hurricane Edouard was located near latitude 29.0 north, longitude 56.9 west.
Edouard is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph. A turn toward the north is forecast on Tuesday, followed by a faster northeast turn with increasing forward speed on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 110 mph, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast for the next day or so, and Edouard could become a major hurricane on Tuesday. Weakening should commence on Wednesday.
Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 963 mb, or 28.44 inches.
Hazards affecting land
None.
Next advisory
Complete advisory: 5 a.m.