Larry now a major hurricane; Will continue to intensify
Larry is now a major hurricane and is expected to maintain cat 3+ strength over the next several days
Published: Aug. 29, 2021 at 11:05 AM EDT|Updated: Sep. 4, 2021 at 6:16 AM EDT
The 12th named storm of the hurricane season has reached hurricane major strength. As of the 5 a.m. update, Larry was a category 3 hurricane with a strength forecast that suggest category 4 strength by Monday. Winds were blowing at 115 mph with the track taking the hurricane near Bermuda by Thursday-Friday. Larry will pose no direct threat to us, however rip current threats will start to increase across our beaches early in the week. The peak of hurricane season is mid-September.
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