Tropical Storm Kyle Forms Just Off the East Coast and Will Be Moving Farther Away
Tropical Storm Kyle is the earliest “K” storm on record. The old record was held by Katrina set back on August 24th, 2005. Here is the latest from the National Hurricane Center:
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
LOCATION…37.7N 71.7W
ABOUT 185 MI…300 KM SE OF ATLANTIC CITY NEW JERSEY
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 17 MPH…28 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1008 MB…29.77 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kyle was located near latitude 37.7 North, longitude 71.7 West. Kyle is moving toward the east-northeast near 17 mph (28 km/h). A continued east-northeastward motion with an increase in forward speed is expected for the next couple of days.
Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight strengthening is possible tonight and tomorrow. Kyle is forecast to become post-tropical by late Sunday or early Monday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 MB (29.77 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
None
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