Swirly Thing Alert: H. Alex c2 -- T.W. 2 waves off

Hurricane Alex has wound back up to Category 2, with 105 mph winds. Currently he is heading off into the North Atlantic.

Meanwhile Tropical Depression 2 has faded into a tropical wave is dissipating, after dumping rain on the Lesser Antilles.

Swirly Thing Alert: H. Alex C3 -- Thar she Blows!

While Alex is no threat to land, he has wound himself up to a Category 3 Hurricane. At 120 MPH Alex is the first major hurricane of the season.