Hurricane Ophelia has transitioned into an extratropical cyclone with hurricane-force winds this evening. As of 11:00 p.m. EDT, Ophelia was centered near 49.2°N 13.3°W and was moving northward at about 44 mph. Maximum sustained winds were 75 knots (85 mph), with an estimated minimum pressure of 969 mb. The center of Ophelia is expected to pass over Western Ireland and then Northwestern Scotland on Monday, while slowly weakening as it moves quickly northeastward. Ex-Ophelia should dissipate by Tuesday.

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