Gonzalo Becomes Major Hurricane

Hurricane Gonzalo became a Category 3 hurricane today making it the second major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) to form in the Atlantic this year. Latest infrared satellite imagery shows a clearly defined eye at the center of circulation as this storm has strengthened significantly over the past 48 hours.

This storm has a low pressure of 970mb with maximum sustained winds of 115mph with gusts to 140mph. Luckily, this hurricane is expected to turn east and steer clear of the United States. Folks in Bermuda will need to watch out as this storm could track very close to the island.

Even though this is a very powerful storm, just to put things in context check out the size comparison between Gonzalo and a mid-latitude cyclone near Greenland.