Hurricane Maria Likely to Keep Clear of Land
From Times Wire Reports
The fifth hurricane of a deadly season developed in the open Atlantic, growing stronger as it moved over warm water but on a course expected to keep it away from land. Hurricane Maria had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, well over the 74 mph threshold for a hurricane.
“On this track, Maria should remain well to the east of Bermuda and only pose a threat to shipping interests,” said Stacy Stewart, a hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
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