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Proposed Trail of Tropical Storm Kirk at 11 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2018.(Photo: NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER)

Hurricane Hunter found tropical storm Kirk a little weaker, although tropical storm conditions are expected in parts of Windward and Leeward Islands on Thursday.

  • Location: 295 miles east-southeast of Martinique
  • Maximum sustained winds: 50 mph
  • Movement: West-Northwest at 16 mph
  • Next review: 2 am
  • Interactive map: Where is Kirk?

At 11 pm, the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was 295 miles east-southeast of Martinique.

Kirk is not considered a threat to Florida right now, according to the National Meteorological Service.

Storm Tracker: Where does Kirk go next?

Data from Hurricane Hunter's aircraft indicate that sustained maximum winds have decreased to near 50 mph, with higher gusts. A gradual weakening is expected over the next few days, but Kirk is expected to cross the Lesser Antilles and enter the eastern Caribbean Sea as a tropical storm.

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There is little change in force until Kirk crosses the Lesser Antilles and weakens the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Tropical storm force winds extend up to 140 miles from the center.

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Watches / Warnings

A tropical storm alert is in effect for:

  • Barbados
  • St. LUCIA
  • Dominica
  • Martinique
  • The Guadeloupe

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The higher the category, the stronger the winds.
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A tropical storm watch is in effect for:

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Hazards affecting Kirk's land

WindTropical storm conditions should first reach the warning zone by Thursday afternoon, making outdoor preparations difficult or dangerous.

Tropical storm conditions are possible in the surveillance zone on Thursday afternoons or evenings.

RainKirk is expected to produce total rainfall of 4 to 6 inches across the North Windward and South Lee Islands with isolated maximums of up to 10 inches in Martinique and Dominica.

These rains can cause floods and mudslides that are life threatening.

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