JOSE EXPECTED TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE BY FRIDAY: WATCHES ISSUED FOR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

Weather Update: 

Soucrce National Hurricane Center 

Hurricane Jose is centered as of 11 a.m AST/EDT about 715 miles (1150 km) east of the Lesser Antillies,  moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h).  The hurricane is expected to continue on this heading with a slight decrease in forward speed during the next couple of days. 
Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts.  Strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Jose is expected to become a major hurricane on Friday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km).

A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Anguilla, Montserrat, St Kitts, Nevis, Saba and St. Eustatius. 
For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.  Interests elsewhere in the northern Leeward Islands and Virgin Islands should monitor the progress of Jose.

Get the latest on Jose at www.hurricanes.gov