Hurricane Sam strengthened right into a Class 3 hurricane within the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday and is anticipated to strengthen much more because the weekend progresses.
No coastal watches or warnings had been in impact for Sam, which was about 1,095 miles (1,760 kilometers) east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands within the Caribbean Sea early Saturday. It was shifting west-northwest at 10 mph (16 kph).
The U.S. Nationwide Hurricane Middle in Miami mentioned Sam had most sustained winds of 120 mph (195 kph). It is anticipated to develop into a Class 4 hurricane Sunday with winds of 140 mph (225 kph).
In the meantime, Subtropical Storm Teresa fashioned Friday north of Bermuda. Forecasters mentioned Teresa had most sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph) with little change in energy anticipated. The storm was centered about 140 miles (230 kilometers) north-northwest of Bermuda.
Forecasters famous that Teresa will doubtless be the ninth “shortie” of the hurricane season — techniques which can be short-lived and comparatively weak.
