Hurricane Kate forms in Atlantic, moves northeast of Bermuda

MIAMI, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Hurricane Kate, located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Bermuda, became the season's fourth hurricane and 11th named storm Wednesday.

The storm poses no threat to the U.S. coastline and is forecast to curve northeast out to sea. As of 5 a.m. EST, it was about 260 miles north of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. It was moving northeast about 40 mph.

"Kate is forecast to lose tropical characteristics by Thursday, but remain a powerful cyclone through that time," meteorologists said.

No coastal watches or warnings have been posted but rip currents and high surf is expected in Bermuda throughout Wednesday.

The three other hurricanes this season have been Danny, Fred and Joaquin. Hurricane season ends Nov. 30.