Kirk has maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, making it a Category 4 storm, and additional strengthening is expected, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Kirk is expected to grow larger as it strengthens in the Atlantic, ... Tropical Storm Leslie forms; Hurricane Kirk strengthens. WFLA. Ashley Suter. October 2, 2024 at 5:40 AM.

At 5 p.m., the center of Hurricane Kirk was located near latitude 21.1 North, longitude 46.7 West. Kirk is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue ...