Elsa threatens eastern Caribbean, becomes first Atlantic hurricane of 2021
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Elsa was centered about 505 miles (815 kilometers) southeast of Santo Domingo and was moving west-northwest at 30 mph (48 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
San Juan: Elsa strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season on Friday (July 2, 2021) as it blew off roofs and snapped trees in the eastern Caribbean, where officials closed schools, businesses and airports. It appeared headed eventually in the general direction of Florida. The Category 1 storm is the first hurricane to hit Barbados in more than 60 years, unleashing heavy rains and winds on the island and then on St Vincent and the Grenadines, which are struggling to recover from recent massive volcanic eruptions. Elsa was centered about 505 miles (815 kilometers) southeast of Santo Domingo and was moving west-northwest at 30 mph (48 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.More Related News