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Recent reports from a U.S. Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft investigating Hurricane Joaquin indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 105 mph - a strong Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional strengthening during the next 48 hours is forecast, and Joaquin is expected to become a major hurricane during the next 24 hours.
Joaquin is centered about 95 miles east of San Salvador Bahamas. A general motion toward the southwest near 7 mph is expected through Thursday, followed by a turn toward the northwest and north Thursday night or Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Joaquin is expected to move near or over portions of the Central Bahamas tonight and Thursday, and be near or over portions of the Northwest Bahamas Thursday night or Friday.
A Hurricane Warning continues for the Central Bahamas and the Northwest
Bahamas but excluding excluding Andros Island. A Hurricane Watch is in
effect for Bimini. A Tropical Storm Warning continues for the Southeast
Bahamas but excluding the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Hurricane conditions are expected to reach portions of the Central Bahamas by early Thursday morning. Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength in the warning area tonight, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Get the latest on this tropical cyclone by visiting the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov
Hurricane conditions are expected to reach portions of the Central Bahamas by early Thursday morning. Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength in the warning area tonight, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Get the latest on this tropical cyclone by visiting the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov
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