Hurricane Katia is moving steadily northwestward. Dangerous rip currents remain the main hazard along the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda.
At 4:00 a.m. CDT the center of Hurricane Katia was located near latitude 26.5 north, longitude 65.1 west. Katia is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph, 17 km/h. This general motion is expected to continue through Wednesday, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest by Thursday.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 125 mph, 205 km/h, with higher gusts. Katia is a Category 3 hurricane on the saffir-simpson wind scale. Some fluctuations in strength are possible during the next 24 hours, followed by slow weakening.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles, 95 km, from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles, 335 km.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 950 mb, 28.05 inches.
Large swells generated by Katia will continue to affect most of the east coast of the United States, Bermuda, the Greater Antilles, and east-facing beaches of the Bahamas during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather service office for additional information.
Next complete advisory, 10:00 a.m. CDT.