Tropical Storm Gert strengthens into hurricane

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Tropical Storm Gert was upgraded to a hurricane Monday night.

The system is centered 445 miles west of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said. It had sustained winds of 75 mph and was moving north at 8 mph.

It’s expected to arc out to sea and will not pose a threat to Florida.

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