Edouard weakened to a tropical storm Thursday in the north Atlantic. The storm continues to lose strength and should be a post-tropical cyclone on Friday.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Advisory
11 p.m. — Edouard still a strong tropical storm.
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
At 11 p.m., the center of Hurricane Edouard was located near latitude 39.9 north, longitude 39.2 west.
Edouard is moving toward the east near 17 mph. A slower eastward motion is expected over the next day or so, followed by a turn to the southeast.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph, with higher gusts. Weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Edouard is expected to degenerate to a post-tropical cyclone Friday night.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 205 miles.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 980 millibars, or 28.94 inches.
Hazards affecting land
None.
Next advisory
Next complete advisory: 5 a.m.