MIAMI (AP) — Florence has become the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season as it moves on a path that could take it toward Bermuda.
The Category 3 hurricane’s maximum sustained winds Wednesday morning are estimated to be 120 mph (195 kph).
Hurricane #Florence Update: #Florence becomes the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. https://t.co/ACR1Bdni2v pic.twitter.com/IwxHsBJ1A9
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 5, 2018
Hurricane Florence is centered about 1,405 miles (2,265 kilometers) east-southeast of Bermuda and is moving west-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).
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