8AM Hurricane Humberto Update, Cat 4

At 8am est, the eye of Hurricane Humberto was
located near latitude 22.3 North, longitude 59.3 West. Humberto is
moving toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h). By early Monday, a
turn toward the northwest at a slightly faster forward speed is
forecast followed by a turn toward the north-northwest by Monday
night.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Humberto is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson 
Hurricane Wind Scale.  Additional strengthening is forecast through 
the weekend.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 938 mb (27.70 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Humberto will begin affecting portions of
the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and
Bermuda this weekend and early next week. These swells are likely to
cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please
consult products from your local weather office.