MIAMI – Tropical Storm Edouard was moving through the Atlantic Ocean early Monday, away from the continental United States.Edouard had top sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph), with higher gusts, the U.S.
National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The storm was moving northeast at about 36 mph (57 kph). It was located about 530 miles (853 kilometers) south of Cape Race, Newfoundland, Canada.No coastal storm watches or warnings are in effect.
Edouard was expected to become a post-tropical storm later Monday.Edouard is the earliest fifth named storm on record, according to Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach.