The National Hurricane Center has issued a local hurricane statement for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Detailed information for residents and visitors to these and surrounding areas can be obtained from http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/WTCA82-TJSJ.shtml.
This is a tropical storm, not a hurricane, with winds up to 35 mph extending 35 miles from the centre of the cyclone. The main danger is heavy rainfall (3 to 5 inches, possibly 8 inches inland).
Residents and visitors in non-US islands in this area should closely watch their own weather services for warnings and advisories.
wowsers! thanks for telling us!
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