050708-N-0000X-001 Gulf of Mexico (July 8, 2005) Ð Satellite image taken from the GOES-12 satellite of Hurricane Dennis. The Category 4 hurricane, on the Saffir-Simpson rating scale, with winds up to 135 mph is expected to make landfall late Sunday. The season's first hurricane was rated a Category Four, meaning winds were above 131 mph but less than 155 mph. Forecasters anticipate significant strengthening prior to landfall. In addition, a hurricane watch remains in effect for portions of central and eastern Cuba. As of 8 EDT (1200 GMT), Dennis was located 230 miles southeast of Havana,
050708-N-0000X-001 Gulf of Mexico (July 8, 2005) Ð Satellite image taken from the GOES-12 satellite of Hurricane Dennis. The Category 4 hurricane, on the Saffir-Simpson rating scale, with winds up to 135 mph is expected to make landfall late Sunday. The season's first hurricane was rated a Category Four, meaning winds were above 131 mph but less than 155 mph. Forecasters anticipate significant strengthening prior to landfall. In addition, a hurricane watch remains in effect for portions of central and eastern Cuba. As of 8 EDT (1200 GMT), Dennis was located 230 miles southeast of Havana, Cuba, and about 285 miles south-southeast of Key West, Florida. The storm was moving northwest at 12 mph, but was expected to start moving west-northwest. Navy ships have been sortied out of Naval Station Pascagoula and personnel on board Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have used heavy steel shutters to protect base personnel. The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and ends Nov. 30. Photo provided by Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Center (RELEASED) For more information visit US Navy 050708-N-0000X-001 Satellite image taken from the GOES-12 satellite of Hurricane Dennis
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