Hurricane Igor in the Atlantic
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(CNN) " ... The hurricane is currently going through an "eyewall replacement cycle," and, during this time, accurately forecasting its track becomes more difficult, said Fritz [CNN meteorologist Angela Fritz].
A new eye begins to develop around the old eye of a hurricane during the replacement cycle.
"Fortunately, the forecast is that Igor will not strengthen more before approaching Bermuda. It is expected to maintain Category 2 status," Fritz added.
The weather agency said swells will affect the East Coast of the United States, Puerto Rico, the Leeward Islands, Hispanola and parts of the Bahamas over the weekend.
"These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents," the Hurricane Center said.
As of 5 p.m. Saturday, ET, Igor was about 360 miles (580 km) south of Bermuda, packing sustained winds of about 100 mph (160 kph) as it headed northwest at 14 mph (22 kph). Hurricane-force winds extend up to 90 miles (150km) from the center.
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