Press Statement Richard Boucher, Spokesman Washington, DC November 4, 2001
Hurricane Michelle in Cuba and BahamasBased on current weather projections, Hurricane Michelle is expected to cross Cuba Sunday night, November 4 and the Bahamas Monday morning, November 5. Hurricane Michelle, a category four storm, has maximum sustained winds near 135 miles per hour with higher gusts. As of 4 PM November 4, the National Weather Service predicts some weakening of the storm during the next twenty-four hours.
The U.S. Interest Section in Havana plans to be open on Monday, November 5, but liberal leave will be in effect.
Released on November 4, 2001
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