Hurricane Gaston is well away from land in the central Atlantic Ocean, but could pass near the Azores this weekend.
On Sunday, Gaston became the first major hurricane (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Scale) of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season. That appeared to have been Gaston's intensity peak.
Here's the latest on Gaston:
- Gaston was located about 750 miles east of Bermuda, or about 1,450 miles west of The Azores.
- Little change in strength is expected during the next couple of days.
- While well over 1,000 miles off the East Coast, Gaston has generated swells that continue to reach the East Coast Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents are possible.
- Gaston may get close to the Azores in the northeast Atlantic by Friday night or Saturday, either as a low-end hurricane or tropical storm. Check back for updates on possible impacts.
Current Storm Status
Projected Path
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