Hurricane Sam roars into Category 4 powerhouse, with 145 mph sustained winds

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Hurricane Sam continued strengthening late Saturday night, as the Category 4 storm crept closer to Category 5 status with its top sustained winds measured at 145 mph winds a day before forecasters expected. It is the fourth major hurricane of the 2021 season.

The rapid intensification — Sam was a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds early Saturday morning — is expected to continue throughout the night. The maximum sustained winds for Category 4 storms range from 130 mph to 156 mph

Source : San-Sentinel.com