Fiona becomes a hurricane, aims at Puerto Rico

Forecasters say “historic” levels of rain are expected to produce landslides and heavy flooding, with up to 25 inches forecast in isolated areas.

HAVANA — Fiona strengthened into a hurricane Sunday as it bore down on Puerto Rico, where people braced for severe wind and torrential rains.

“It’s time to take action and be concerned,” said Nino Correa, Puerto Rico’s emergency management commissioner.

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