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Hurricane Hits Cape Verde Islands for First Time in 123 Years

Hurricane Fred swept over the Cape Verde Islands on Monday, August 31, the first hurricane known to have hit the islands since 1892. Fred also formed further east than any other recorded hurricane. Authorities on the islands closed all the airports, kept all ships in port, and evacuated some low-lying areas. Fred brought heavy rain and high winds. Credit: YouTube/Arminda Dias