Hurricane Maria

Storm "Maria" formed in the Atlantic Ocean on September 18. It was immediately classified as a hurricane, with wind speeds of 130 km/h.

On September 19, "Maria" was assigned Category 5, and wind speeds increased to 260 km/h. On Monday evening the hurricane reached the islands of Dominica and Martinique and caused serious destruction there. "Maria" is now moving towards Puerto Rico.

According to forecasters, Hurricane "Maria" will most likely bypass the continental US and remain in the Atlantic.

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