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Wed Sep 20, 2017, 09:03 AM Sep 2017

CNN Potentially 'strongest ever' storm

The storm was likely to be a record-breaking event, CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam said.
Puerto Rico had half as many people the last time it saw a hurricane this bad

"This could potentially be the strongest hurricane to ever reach the shores of Puerto Rico," he said from San Juan, Puerto Rico's capital.

"A lot of people remember or have heard of the storms that hit in 1928 and 1930. Well, guess what? This could pale those in comparison. ... It will go down in the record books."

Storm surges of 6 to 9 feet were expected.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/americas/hurricane-maria-caribbean-islands/index.html

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CNN Potentially 'strongest ever' storm (Original Post) Botany Sep 2017 OP
Scary... fingers crossed. InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2017 #1
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