September 21st, 2011
10:58 AM ET

Tropical Storm Ophelia grows stronger

[Update 10:58 a.m. ET] Tropical Storm Ophelia has strengthened as it moved across the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday.

In its 11 a.m. update, the hurricane center said Ophelia's maximum sustained winds are now at 60 mph. The storm was about 1,245 miles east of the Leeward Island and moving west at 16 mph.

No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, forecasters said, and Ophelia was expected to lose some strength during the next 48 hours.

[Update 5:10 a.m. ET] Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said early Wednesday.

At 5 a.m. ET, Ophelia had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was about 1,370 miles east of the Leeward Islands. The storm was moving west at near 13 mph.

Gradual strengthening is expected over the next day or so, the National Hurricane Center said.

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  1. Holy Roller

    I THINK GOD IS TRYING TO TELL US SOMETHING! REPENT! REPENT NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

    September 21, 2011 at 5:54 pm | Report abuse |
    • ROTFLMFAO!

      Hell yeah he's p!ssed off! What do you expect in a world where being a f@ggot is now socially acceptable.

      September 21, 2011 at 6:03 pm | Report abuse |
  2. Pedro Sanchez .

    I can't skip a nature comment . special if Ophelia will come to the coast of Gulf of Mexico . that is a wonderful name , Ofelia . my Mother's name . I Thank you for who ever nick name the storm Ophelia . looks like Ofelia be easy like Sunday morning . and my hopes are that Ofelia bring us the good nature to Texas Fields . Thanks .

    September 22, 2011 at 2:39 am | Report abuse |
  3. Tom@Storm Damage Chicago

    Looks like Miami might be up for a storm pretty soon. Gotta put a damper on that good weather that they always get.

    January 25, 2012 at 3:07 pm | Report abuse |
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