Tropical Storm Fiona threatened to dump up to 16 inches (41 centimeters) of rain in parts of Puerto Rico on Saturday.
mph on a path forecast to pass near Puerto Rico. Forecasters warned Fiona could be near hurricane strength when it passes through Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
In Puerto Rico, authorities opened shelters and closed public beaches, theaters and museums as they urged people to remain indoors. In the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, authorities said they recorded wind gusts of up to 74 mph , which would be considered a Category 1 hurricane. They also said 9 inches of rain fell in three hours in the Gros Morne area.
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