Article first published: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, 10 a.m. ET

The National Hurricane Center’s 10 am Saturday advisory reported that, with sustained winds of 125 miles per hour, Kirk has downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 3 hurricane. Category 3 Hurricane Kirk is 1040 miles northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands and 1525 miles west-southwest of the Azores, with maximum sustained wind of 120 mph. It’s moving 16 mph to the north.

“Weakening is forecast through early next week, but Kirk will remain a large hurricane for the next couple of days.” forecasters explained.

Kirk has lost momentum and has regressed from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 3 hurricane, with winds of 125 miles per hour.

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:

SURF: Swells generated by Kirk are affecting the Leeward Islands, Bermuda, and the Greater Antilles. These swells are expected to spread westward to the east coast of the United States, Atlantic Canada, and the Bahamas Saturday night and Sunday, and to the Azores on Monday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center