Major Hurricane Katia Moving Steadily Northwestward, September 6, 2011 (UPDATE 5 AM AST)

Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 5 AM AST.  The National Hurricane Center reports that major Hurricane Katia is moving steadily northwestward. Dangerous rip currents remain the main hazard along the U.S. east coast and Bermuda.

There are no coastal Watches or Warnings currently in effect.

Discussion and 48-hour Outlook

At 5 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Katia was located near latitude 26.5 north, longitude 65.1 west.  Katia is moving toward the…