In brief
The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Narda, with sustained winds of 40 mph, is forming approximately 240 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico, while Hurricane Gabrielle intensifies to 75 mph, emerging as a Category 1 storm. While Narda may strengthen and potentially become a hurricane, forecasters anticipate that both storms will remain offshore. Meanwhile, heavy swells from Gabrielle are expected to affect Bermuda and the Eastern Seaboard.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Narda has formed in offshore waters of the eastern Pacific south of Mexico.
Narda had top sustained winds of 40 mph (60 kph) and was centered Sunday afternoon about 240 miles (390 kilometers) south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami reported that Narda is moving to the north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).
Forecasters expect Narda to strengthen over the next 48 hours, potentially becoming a hurricane by Tuesday. However, the storm is expected to stay offshore with no coastal watches or warnings currently in effect.
In a related update, Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum sustained winds increasing to 75 mph (120 kph), just southeast of Bermuda. Gabrielle is moving to the north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph), and meteorologists anticipate it could become a major hurricane early this week as it undergoes rapid intensification.
As Gabrielle progresses, it is forecasted to pass east of Bermuda, allowing interests in the area to remain vigilant as hurricane-force winds extend up to 25 miles (40.2 kilometers) from its core, and tropical-storm force winds can reach as far as 175 miles (280 kilometers).
Large ocean swells caused by Gabrielle are already impacting Bermuda and are expected to reach the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina to Atlantic Canada over the coming days.
