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Laura, 11th named storm, churns in open Atlantic
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MIAMI — The National Hurricane Center says Subtropical Storm Laura is keeping its strength as it churns through the north central Atlantic, far from land.
The 11th named storm of the season was centered about 630 miles south of Cape Race, Newfoundland, at 5 p.m. EDT Monday. It's moving north-northwest about 9 mph.
Laura's maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph. Some strengthening is forecast in the next day before it moves over colder water.
Subtropical storms draw energy both from the atmosphere and the ocean surface and are more spread out than tropical storms. Tropical storms draw strength primarily from the water.
Laura was beginning to take on more characteristics of a tropical storm late Monday and could change categories.
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