Tropical Storm Fiona maintaining intensity in the Atlantic

MIAMI – The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fiona is maintaining its intensity as it moves across the Atlantic.

The storm’s maximum sustained winds early Thursday have increased to near 45 mph (75 kph). Additional strengthening is possible Thursday followed by gradual weakening over the weekend.

Fiona is centred about 1,095 miles (1,760 kilometres) west of the Cape Verde Islands and is moving west-northwest near 8 mph (13 kph).

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