Hurricane Bill is currently 2638 miles East of Miami, and forecast to reach Cat 4 status. Bill has winds of 75mph and is moving west-northwest at a rapid 22mph.
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The bigger threat could come from Bill, which forecasters expected to whip up into a "major" Category 3 hurricane, with winds of more than 110 mph, by Friday. Hurricanes of Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale are the most destructive type.
Some computer models suggested Bill could reach Category 4, with winds of more than 130 mph.
Bill's sustained winds increased on Sunday to 70 mph, just short of hurricane strength. Early on Monday it was still 1,320 miles east of the Lesser Antilles islands, forecasters said.
On its most likely track, Bill would be well north of the northernmost Caribbean islands, headed in the general direction of the U.S. East Coast, striking by Friday, forecasters said.
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Bill's sustained winds increased on Sunday to 70 mph, just short of hurricane strength.But early on Monday its is 1320 miles.
Right now Bill is at hurricane strength. Winds currently at 75mph as reported here.
It'll be interesting to see how this storm progresses in the future. You may also enjoy this article about Bill and the upcoming hurricane season... http://www.mindreign.com/en/mindshare/Environmental-Concerns/Bringing-the-Heat-3a-Bill-Takes-Center-Stage/sl36962308bp485cpp5pn1.html
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