Tropical Storm Alex, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, gained a bit more force as it headed toward Bermuda on Sunday after killing three people in Cuba and causing flooding in parts of Florida.
Alex reached tropical storm force early Sunday after strengthening off Florida’s east coast early Sunday.
National Hurricane Center forecasters said at 2 a.m. EST (1800 GMT) that Alex’s maximum sustained winds had increased to 65 mph (105 kph) and was centered about 475 miles (765 kilometers) west-southwest of Bermuda.
It was moving to the east-northeast at a brisk 23 mph (37 kph) and was expected to pass near or just north of Bermuda on Monday and a tropical storm warning was in effect there. Forecasters said it could bring 2 to 3 inches (50 to 75 mm) of rain across Bermuda late Sunday and Monday.
National Security Minister Michael Weeks said emergency services were monitoring Alex.
In Cuba, the storm killed three people, damaged dozens of homes in Havana and cut off electricity in some areas, according to authorities. Heavy rainfall continued Saturday, but was diminishing as the weather system moved away from the island.
Parts of South Florida experienced road flooding from heavy rain and wind Saturday. Officials in Miami warned drivers about road conditions as many cars were stuck on flooded streets.
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