The Second Hurricane of 2011

Hurricane Katia, and its projected path, as of Thursday morning.

With many communities still coping with the destruction caused by Irene, a the second hurricane of the 2011 season has formed in the Atlantic. Hurricane Katia is chugging along, east of Puerto Rico, and is expected to strengthen to a major hurricane by Sunday morning.

Aftermath of Irene, Next up: Tropical Storm Katia

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene came through the east coast this weekend, killing at least 38 and leaving an estimated 3.3 million people without electricity. Connecticut's eastern half of the state has been especially affected by power outages, which can be seen on Connecticut Light & Power's map of power outages. For information on the federal government's response to Irene, check out this National Oceanic Service website. Next up? Tropical Storm Katia is projected to strengthen to a major hurricane Sunday morning in the Caribbean.