Frances is a minimal hurricane now, with winds at 75 mph. 74 mph is the threshold. Frances is still very big, still covering most of Florida.
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Ivan is a category 3 hurricane and getting stronger. Winds are at 125. Strengthening is forecast. Category 4 starts at 130 mph.
As of 1:00 Pacific time [my time] Ivan was 820 miles East of the Barbados. The government of Barbados has issued a hurricane watch.
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Ivan is a category 3 hurricane and getting stronger. Winds are at 125. Strengthening is forecast. Category 4 starts at 130 mph.
As of 1:00 Pacific time [my time] Ivan was 820 miles East of the Barbados. The government of Barbados has issued a hurricane watch.