Humberto first hurricane of season forms in the Atlantic

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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 | 4:54 PM

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Humberto grew to hurricane force far out in the Atlantic early Wednesday, becoming the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, while Bermuda shook off a drenching by Tropical Storm Gabrielle.Humberto’s maximum sustained winds were near 80 mph (130 kph) and the US National Hurricane Centre said it could gain more strength before a weakening trend likely starts, with the storm still far from land. It was centred about 340 miles (550 kilometres) west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands and was moving north at 9 mph (15 kph).Meanwhile in Bermuda, Gabrielle caused several power outages overnight, but no major damage was reported on the British Territory.The Government announced that all public schools were reopening and there would be sporadic ferry service.The island’s meteorology service warned that strong winds and rain would continue to pelt Bermuda as the storm heads north.It is unusual for this much time to pass in the Atlantic season without a hurricane forming, though not unheard of. Hurricane Gustav was the first of the 2002 season when it formed on September 11 of that year. The record for the latest first-of-the-season hurricane is October 8, 1905, based on records dating to 1851.

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Humberto first hurricane of season forms in the Atlantic