Hurricane Gordon has now past over the Azores as a Cat.1 hurricane. The 2 most eastern Islands were hit causing minor damage, flooding and power problems. Gordon has now weakened to a tropical storm. Power was quickly re-established, but some roads still remain blocked by fallen trees.
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