In brief
The eastern Pacific is witnessing the development of Tropical Storm Narda, projected to strengthen into a hurricane within 48 hours. Meanwhile, Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane southeast of Bermuda, with forecasts indicating a possible transition to a major hurricane early this week. Coastal interests, particularly in Bermuda,are advised to monitor these storms closely, though no coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Narda has formed in offshore waters of the eastern Pacific south of Mexico, with sustained winds of 40 mph (60 kph). By Sunday afternoon, it was located about 240 miles (390 kilometers) south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).
Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami predict that Narda could strengthen and become a hurricane by Tuesday, though it is expected to remain offshore with no coastal warnings currently in effect.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds rising to 75 mph (120 kph). Centered approximately 320 miles (515 kilometers) southeast of Bermuda, Gabrielle is also moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).
As Gabrielle shows potential for rapid intensification, meteorologists have warned coastal areas, especially Bermuda, to stay vigilant. Gigantic ocean swells generated by the hurricane are already affecting Bermuda and are anticipated to impact the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina into Atlantic Canada over the following days.
While Gabrielle’s hurricane-force winds extend up to 25 miles (40 kilometers) from its core, its tropical-storm force winds stretch up to 175 miles (280 kilometers) away.
