Two storms now highlight the tropical Atlantic and the new one may pose the bigger problem. Currently, Hurricane Danielle is holding at 85 mph winds, making this a category 1 hurricane. This after reaching category 2 yesterday with 100 mph winds, and then getting torn apart by upper level wind shear. That appears to be diminishing along it's path towards Bermuda this weekend. Some strengthening is expected, but it may not reach the major strength originally expected. Otherwise, this storm will remain out over the open Atlantic.
Danielle has turned northwestward. Hurricane force winds extend 30 miles from the center. Tropical Storm force winds go out 140 miles.
Tropical Storm Earl does appear to have the potential be more of a threat. It's forecast track is farther south into the Caribbean. One particular computer model does try to bring this up very close to the east coast. The NOGAPS model seen in the slide show, is one many forecasts will be talking about. It should be noted that this is a week away, and not set in stone, but a large hurricane off of the east coast has been the fear and anticipation this season.
Tropical Storm Earl is moving west at 16 mph. Max winds are 40 mph, and extend out 60 miles from the center.
The latest from the National Hurricane Center:
HURRICANE DANIELLE
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...21.2N 53.1W
ABOUT 685 MI...1100 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 17 MPH...28 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...982 MB...29.00 INCHES
TROPICAL STORM EARL
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 32.2W
ABOUT 520 MI...840 KM W OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CAPE VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/HR
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/HR
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
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