Tropical Storm Franklin Strengthens Into Hurricane, Threatens US East Coast

Tropical Storm Franklin has strengthened into a hurricane and could threaten the U.S. east coast next week as forecasters say it’s set to become a “major” hurricane, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Saturday.

Satellite view of the Atlantic region showing Hurricane Franklin, on Aug. 26, 2023. NOAA

Tropical Storm Franklin has strengthened into a hurricane and could threaten the U.S. east coast next week as forecasters say it’s set to become a “major” hurricane, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Saturday.

Hurricane Franklin was located around 620 miles south of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to an advisory issued by NHC at 11 a.m. ET on Aug. 26.