The Latest: ‘Potentially catastrophic’ Maria nears Dominica
MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on tropical weather (all times local):
8:30 p.m.
Forecasters expect “potentially catastrophic” Category 5 Hurricane Maria to move near Dominica in the next few hours and approach Puerto Rico by Tuesday night.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Monday evening that the storm with 160 mph (260 kph) winds may continue to strengthen during the night.
Dangerous storm surge is expected to accompany Maria, raising water levels by 6 to 9 feet (2 to 3 met
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