The sixth storm of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season became Tropical Storm Edouard late Thursday night.
The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories for Tropical Depression Six at 11 a.m. Nearly 12 hours later, it intensified into Edouard.
The storm remains in the far eastern Atlantic. It was classified as the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season at 11 a.m. Sunday.
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Hurricane Edouard Advisory
11 p.m. — Edouard strengthens into the fourth hurricane of the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season; expected to become major hurricane Tuesday night.
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
At 11 p.m., the center of Hurricane Edouard was located near latitude 26.2 north, longitude 53.3 west. Edouard is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the north-northwest at a slower forward speed is expected on Monday.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Edouard could become a major hurricane Monday night or Tuesday.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 982 mb, or 29.00 inches.
Hazards affecting land
None.
Next advisory
Complete advisory: 5 a.m.