Hurricane Joaquin maintaining intensity over Atlantic

Hurricane Joaquin is maintaining hurricane intensity over the high latitudes of the North Atlantic.

There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Joaquin is expected to lose tropical characteristics by tomorrow evening, and to become a large extratropical cyclone by Thursday.

Swells generated by Joaquin will continue to affect Bermuda and portions of the Bahamas during the next day or so.  

Swells are affecting the east coasts of the United States and Canada. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

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Joaquin Summary: 11 p.m. Tuesday

• Location: 40.0 N, 53.1 W
• How far is it?
  • 465 mi. NNE of Bermuda
• Winds: 80 mph (Category 1)
• Movement: ENE at 29 mph
• Pressure: 974 mb / 28.77 inches