Hurricane Gonzalo grew into a major Category 3 storm and gathered more strength Tuesday night as it headed toward Bermuda after killing a man in the Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten, authorities said. The storm had top sustained winds of nearly 125 mph (205 kph) and was centered about 705 miles (1,135 kilometers) south of Bermuda late Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. It was moving northwest at 13 mph (20 kph). Forecasters said Gonzalo could become a powerful Category 4 hurricane Wednesday as it spins over open waters through Friday on a track toward Bermuda. Category 4 storms have sustained winds of at least 130 mph (209 kph) with the potential to cause catastrophic damage. (Associated Press writer Judy Fitzpatrick reported this story in Philipsburg, St. Maarten,)
Posted on: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 07:11:37 +0000
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