Summary
The storm brings heavy rain and strong waves, so ports are closed for safety.
Officials are watching the storm and preparing shelters if needed.
Key Points
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The storm's wind speed is about 150 miles per hour, with even faster gusts.
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Rainfall could be up to 6 inches in some areas, which can cause flooding.
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The navy and local authorities are checking the situation and helping people.
New Words to Learn
14 wordsCategory 4 storm
A very strong hurricane, the fourth level on a scale that measures how powerful a storm is.
Hurricane
A big, rotating storm with very strong winds and lots of rain.
Offshore
In the sea away from the land.
Port
A place where ships stop to load or unload people and goods.
Navigation
The act of moving a ship safely through the water.
Forecast
A prediction about future weather.
Visibility
How clearly you can see because of rain or fog.
National Hurricane Center
A United States agency that watches and predicts hurricanes.
Sustained wind
The average wind speed over a short period, not just a brief gust.
Gust
A short, sudden increase in wind speed.
Intensity
How strong or powerful something is.
Evacuation
When people leave a place to stay somewhere safer.
Mudslide
When wet soil and mud flow down a slope, often after heavy rain.
Flooding
When water covers land that is usually dry.
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