Category 2 Hurricane Maria Could Hit US East Coast

Category 2 Hurricane Maria Could Hit US East Coast
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Hurricane Maria weakened slightly as it continued on its northward path towards the East Coast of the United States.

Maria, now a Category 2 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds nearing 110 mph, is expected to moving toward the north of the coast at 9 mph. This path is expected to continue through Monday, according to The National Hurricane Center.