Andrei_WX's Blog

Hurricane season has officially kicked off with our first hurricane of the season. Hurricane Bertha now a major hurricane Category 3 status with sustained winds of 115 mph. Hurricane Bertha is currently 730 miles east from the nearest land (Leeward Islands). Steered by high pressure it will continue to move on its northwest-west track. With warmer waters, weaker wind shear, and increased moisture ahead, Hurricane Bertha is expected to strengthen. However, it won't be a threat to the energy market as it will not cross the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, it will not poise a threat to the U.S. as high pressure will steer it more northward with time. Bertha also makes history being the first storm to form furthest to the east.