Tropical Storm Bertha has become the first hurricane of the 2008 Hurricane season. It is currently over 800 miles east of the Leeward Islands with sustained winds blowing around 75mph. It is moving West North West at about 17mph but the National Hurricane Center says that it’s movement is going to slow down quite a bit over the next two days. This is going to give it time to strengthen and become a more powerful hurricane.

At the moment, all of the forecasts are predicting that it is going to pick up strength and head north of the Leeward Islands and not affect land at all. However, there is a big BUT! Because it is slowing down and gaining strength, there is a chance that it could change its mind and surprise all of the forecasters.

first hurricane of 2008, Bertha
Hurricane Bertha Gaining Strength