Hurricane Rina picks up steam near Central America; evacuees still missing

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October 25, 2011

http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/25/world/amer...index.html

Miami (CNN) -- Rina strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane in the western Caribbean early Tuesday, packing 100 mph winds, the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported.

"Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and Rina could become a major hurricane by tonight or early Wednesday," the center said.

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A navy boat ferrying people between the Miskito Cays and Puerto Cabezas, on Nicaragua's eastern coast, was reported missing on Sunday, according to Vice Adm. Roger Gonzalez of the Nicaraguan navy. Twenty-seven people were on board, he said.

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"It is too early to speculate what, if any effects Rina will have on the U.S., but after the storm makes landfall in the Yucatan, the combination of land interaction and high shear that is forecast into the Gulf of Mexico is expected to weaken Rina as it begins to turn toward the northeast toward Cuba, or perhaps South Florida or the Bahamas," said CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen.

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throughout Central America, the ground is already saturated. more rain will be devastating, on top of recent disasters.

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Mexico, Belize ...

then, move up toward Cuba, Florida ...

hang on, all! stay safe!

[jaxx]

Here we go again! Stay safe people.

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Hurricane Rina weakens as it slides toward the Yucatan
By Dr. Jeff Masters
October 26, 2011

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/

Hurricane Rina has unraveled a bit since yesterday afternoon, but still packs category 1 winds of 85 mph ....

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thanks, jaxx!