(Aug. 25) -- Hurricane Danielle is continuing its drive up the Atlantic Ocean today. The storm is far out to sea and will not likely threaten any coastal areas.

Below, Surge Desk answers your questions about the hurricane.

1. Where is Hurricane Danielle located?
As of 10 a.m. EDT, the storm was about 710 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands.


2. What path is Hurricane Danielle on?
The storm is moving in a west-northwest direction at 17 mph. It is expected to turn northwest and weaken in the next few days.



3. How strong is Hurricane Danielle?
The storm is a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.



4. Are any storm watches or warnings in effect?
No. Danielle is not expected to make landfall in the United States.

Hurricane Danielle as seen on Aug. 23. Photo: NASA

5. What's up with Hurricane Frank?
Hurricane Frank has formed in the Pacific as a Category 1 storm. It is about 170 miles south of Manzanillo, Mexico, and is heading west-northwest -- away from Mexico -- at 10 mph. The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. There are no coastal warnings or watches in effect.