In brief
Tropical Storm Narda has developed in the eastern Pacific Ocean, expected to strengthen into a hurricane within 48 hours, though it is projected to stay offshore and poses no immediate threat to coastal areas. Meanwhile, Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane and is predicted to pass near Bermuda, with meteorologists advising caution as it could escalate into a major hurricane.
MIAMI – Tropical Storm Narda has recently formed in offshore waters of the eastern Pacific, situated approximately 240 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. As of Sunday afternoon, Narda exhibited top sustained winds of 40 mph (60 kph) and is moving to the north-northwest at a speed of 10 mph (17 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center indicates that Narda is likely to strengthen over the next 48 hours and could potentially reach hurricane status by Tuesday. Fortunately, it is expected to remain offshore, and there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
In another development, Hurricane Gabrielle has escalated to a Category 1 hurricane as of Sunday afternoon. With maximum sustained winds now at 75 mph (120 kph), Gabrielle is located approximately 320 miles southeast of Bermuda and is also moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph). Weather experts predict that Gabrielle may undergo further intensification and become a major hurricane early this week, prompting increased attention from meteorologists and officials.
While no coastal watches or warnings are currently issued for Gabrielle, residents of Bermuda are urged to closely monitor the storm's trajectory as hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from its center and tropical-storm-force winds reach up to 175 miles. Ocean swells generated by the storm are expected to impact Bermuda and the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, stretching from North Carolina up to Atlantic Canada in the coming days.
