Weather Watch
8/30/04
11:00 am
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  Current Update |
 Frances continues to move to the west at approximately 10 mph. The storm has been downgraded from a Category 4 hurricane to a strong Category 3. Sustained winds were approximately 120 mph with gusts to 145 mph. Frances will bring rough surf to the northern shores of the Caribbean Islands as it makes a slight northerly turn. Tropical-storm-force winds will be felt in the northern Leeward Islands Monday afternoon. |
 As displayed on this graphic, a landfall in the United States next weekend is appearing more and more certain. Though the storm was downgraded due to its encounter with some stronger winds aloft, Frances will continue to move over very warm water and significant weakening is not expected. Please stay tuned to AccuWeather.com for more information on this storm as it makes its journey west.
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