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Tracking the tropics: October 1, 2024
Tracking the tropics: October 1, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tropical Storm Kirk is moving west-northwestward and likely to get stronger over the Atlantic on Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The storm is projected to become a major hurricane on Thursday, the NHC said.
In their advisory at 8 a.m., NHC officials said Kirk was located about 935 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. It was moving west at 14 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.
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The storm is intensifying over the tropical Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane by Tuesday night, with the potential to reach major hurricane status (Category 3 or higher) on Thursday,, according to officials.
Kirk is not expected to directly impact the United States.
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