The powerful storm Fiona has strengthened into a hurricane as it barrels toward Puerto Rico on Sunday.
The storm, which has already been blamed for one death, was about 80 kilometres south of the city of Ponce with maximum sustained winds near 130 kilometres per hour, clearing the threshold for hurricane strength, the NHC said.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“On the forecast track, the centre of Fiona will approach Puerto Rico this morning, and move near or over Puerto Rico this afternoon or evening,” the NHC said in an update at 11:00 a.m. .Article content
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