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Near hurricane-force gust reported in Keys

Posted at 9:30 PM, Sep 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-09 22:45:22-04

(AP) — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says wind gusts near hurricane strength have been recorded in the Florida Keys as the center of Irma moves closer to the state.

The weather service says the Smith Shoal Light station recorded a 74 mph (119 kph) wind gust on Saturday night.

The center of Irma is headed toward the Keys and has sustained winds of 120 mph (193.11 kph).