Hurricane Paloma strengthens into an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4

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Posted: 8:01 PM Nov 9, 2008
Last Updated: 8:01 PM Nov 9, 2008

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National Hurricane forecasters say Hurricane Paloma has strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm with top sustained winds of 135 mph at George Town, Cayman Islands.

The late-season storm has brought wind and rain to the Cayman Islands, knocking down trees and signs, blowing off roofs and causing widespread damage.
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Paloma is headed toward Cuba and could strike the hurricane-ravaged island late Saturday.

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