Philippe is in the far eastern Atlantic and has near 100 mph winds . It is expected to weaken as it moves west - northwest , the hurricane center exposed . Another tropical cyclone , Ophelia , is closer to the Caribbean and has stronger winds .
Philippe is in the far eastern Atlantic and has sustained 40 mph winds . It is expected to strengthen as it moves west-northwest , the hurricane center reports . Another tropical storm , Ophelia , is closer to the Caribbean and has stronger winds .