In brief
Tropical Storm Narda has formed in the eastern Pacific with winds reaching 40 mph and is expected to strengthen over the next two days. Meanwhile, Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified to a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 75 mph and may become a major hurricane soon, impacting Bermuda and the Eastern Seaboard with large swells.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Narda has formed in offshore waters of the eastern Pacific south of Mexico, currently boasting top sustained winds of 40 mph (60 kph) and is situated about 240 miles south-southeast of Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Narda is moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph) and is set to strengthen over the next 48 hours, potentially escalating into a hurricane. Thankfully, no coastal watches or warnings have been issued yet.In contrast, Hurricane Gabrielle has made headlines by morphing into a Category 1 hurricane, with sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph), located approximately 320 miles southeast of Bermuda and also moving north-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph). This storm is forecasted to continue strengthening into a major hurricane soon, urging caution for those in Bermuda as it passes east on Monday. Meteorologists are monitoring the situation closely as hurricane-force winds extend 25 miles from the storm's core, affecting large areas nearby.
