| Location | 960 miles ENE of The Northern Leeward Islands |
| Wind | 130 mph |
| Heading | NW at 12 mph |
| Pressure | 27.85 |
| Coordinates | 49.4W, 23.7N |
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Discussion
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 23.7 North, longitude 49.4 West. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the north and northeast at a faster forward speed is anticipated over the weekend.
Maximum sustained winds are now near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts. Kirk is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Small intensity fluctuations are possible today and tonight. Weakening is forecast to begin on Saturday and continue through early next week.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 220 miles (350 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 943 mb (27.85 inches).
Watches and Warnings
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in the Azores should monitor the progress of Kirk.
Land Hazards
SURF: Swells generated by Kirk are spreading westward and are expected to reach the Leeward Islands this evening, Bermuda and the Greater Antilles on Saturday, the east coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, and the Bahamas on Sunday, and the Azores on Monday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office.