TS Maria to pass to the west Thursday
Created: Sep 13, 2011 01:00 AM (Updated: Sep 13, 2011 11:35 AM)
Strong winds are likely tomorrow night as Tropical Storm Maria heads north from the Caribbean but the storm is no longer expected to reach hurricane strength.Maria’s effects should be noticeable by this evening, strengthening with a few showers later tomorrow.The storm was last night predicted to pass 160 miles west northwest of the Island at 10am on Thursday, bringing heavier rain and possible storm force gusts.