Tropical Storm Ophelia Maintains Strength

MIAMI (CBS4) – Tropical Storm Ophelia, the fifteenth named storm of this year's hurricane season, is maintaining strength as it continues to trek westward across the Atlantic.

At 11 p.m., the center of the storm was located about 1065 miles east of the Leeward Islands.  The storm's maximum sustained winds were holding at 60 mph with some higher gusts.  Tropical storm force winds extended outward 230 miles from Ophelia's center.

The National Hurricane Center said Ophelia was moving to the west at about 15 mph and this general motion is expected through Thursday.  On Friday, the storm is forecast to take a gradual turn to the west-northwest.  Little change in strength is forecast for the next two days.

Currently there are no watches or warnings for this storm.

You can get complete details on the storm, including up-to date maps and forecasts, at the CBSMiami Tropical Weather Center.