Tropical storm Gonzalo is still strengthening and is expected to become a Hurricane today.
At 5am the center of Gonzalo was located 10 degrees north, 47 degrees west or approximately 970 miles of the southern Windward islands.
Winds are 65 mph with higher gusts. The general motion is expected to continue for the next few days. Gonzalo could be a hurricane before it reaches the Windward Islands on Saturday.
Tropical storm force wind extend outward to 35 miles. Minimum central pressure is 997 MB.
The Antigua and Barbuda meteorological services has indicated that Gonzalo should pass south of the territory with minimal effects, however, conditions could change.
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