Karl Nearing Bermuda; Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch Issued

September 23,2016
Karl may strengthen even more before passing Bermuda early Saturday as a strong tropical storm or even as a low-end Category 1 hurricane. Karl will then curve northeastward into the open Atlantic Ocean and become post tropical by Monday.
As of Friday evening, Karl was centered about 105 miles south of Bermuda, and Karl was moving north-northeastward.

Current Storm Information

A tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch is in effect for Bermuda. This means tropical storm conditions (winds 39 mph or greater) are likely and hurricane conditions (74 mph or greater) are possible. Tropical storm force gusts may already be reaching Bermuda.

Watches and Warnings

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Wind shear has relaxed, allowing Karl to intensify. Warmer ocean waters may also assist in helping Karl to gain some steam.

Projected Path

Karl will turn toward the northeast later today and will pass near or east of Bermuda before sunrise.
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Tropical storm-force gusts will increase overnight in regularity in Bermuda and periods where sustained winds of 40 mph or greater will become longer in duration. Bands of rain with gusty winds continue to move in. Bermuda is forecast to see 3 to 5 inches of rain from Karl.
High surf has already arrived in Bermuda and will continue into the weekend, along with dangerous rip currents.
A tornado/waterspout or two are possible near Bermuda into Saturday.
Karl is no threat to the U.S., other than the possible generation of some larger swells reaching the East Coast.

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