Alex Becomes First January Hurricane Since 1938
Subtropical storm Alex has strengthened right into a hurricane, changing into the primary January hurricane to kind within the Atlantic since 1938, the U.S. National Hurricane Center has mentioned.
The NHC says Alex is positioned about 490 miles (790 kilometers) of Faial Island within the Central Azores, transferring north-northeast at 20 mph.
NHC says Alex is packing most sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/hour).
A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the islands of Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, and Terceira within the central Azores.
Little change in power is forecast by Friday, the NHC mentioned.