Just a few days after the destructive Hurricane Ida, the devastating effects of the storm still linger, and the United States is preparing for another storm. Hurricane Larry is heading towards the northeast coast.
Hurricane Larry is currently Category 3, and it is likely to reach Category 4 with wind speeds as high as 130 to 156 mph. According to reports, Larry had wind speeds of up to 125 miles per hour on Saturday. according to To the National Hurricane Center.
“Although there may be some fluctuations in intensity this week, Larry is expected to increase in intensity and reach Category 4 hurricane status, with a maximum sustained wind speed of 130 to 156 mph, while in warm waters and minimal wind shear,” Said Taylor Royce, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather.
hurricane #Larry Have a huge eye! This is a 1-minute satellite loop at sunrise in the mid-Atlantic. This week, a Category 3 storm will bring some large surges to the east coast, and many beaches are expected to have a high risk of offshore currents. pic.twitter.com/U2sZyVI7tq
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) September 5, 2021
Larry has been monitoring it as it continues to strengthen and approach land approximately 880 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. If it reaches land, it may pose a threat to east coast beaches.
This will be the third major hurricane in the Atlantic hurricane season lasting from June 1 to November 30-a category 3 or higher hurricane.
AccuWeather senior meteorologist Randy Adkins said it is possible that Larry would move west and cross Bermuda.
Adkins said: “However, as far as the current situation is concerned, it still seems likely that Larry will eventually reach far enough east to save Bermuda from the storm.
Hurricane Larry will not pose a direct threat to the United States, but may cause heavy waves and heavy rains to the northeastern states and Canada later next week.
Larry became a Category 3 hurricane last night and is expected to last for several days. After Labor Day, huge waves from Larry may produce life-threatening waves and rapids on the east coast. pic.twitter.com/dvXjNqBtBk
— National Weather Service (@NWS) September 4, 2021
