Fiona strengthened right into a hurricane Sunday because it bore down on Puerto Rico, the place individuals braced for extreme wind and torrential rains.
Forecasters mentioned “historic” ranges of rain have been anticipated to supply landslides and heavy flooding, with as much as 25 inches (64 centimeters) forecast in remoted areas.
“It’s time to take motion and be involved,” mentioned Nino Correa, Puerto Rico’s emergency administration commissioner.
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Fiona was centered 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Sunday morning.
It had most sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph) and was transferring west-northwest at 8 mph (13 kph).
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