Earl becomes tropical storm; all warnings for LI discontinued
The 11 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center has downgraded Earl to a tropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour.
The tropical storm warning in effect for Suffolk county has been discontinued.
The hurricane is now at 40 degrees north, 69.7 degrees west, approximately 90 miles south southeast of Nantucket and 135 southeast of Montauk.
Updated 12 minutes ago Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... Families left with uncertainty after Nepal ends flood rescue ... This surprise for a little boy doesn't stink! ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad
Updated 12 minutes ago Newsday Investigates: Girl was absent, late in half the school days in months before death ... Families left with uncertainty after Nepal ends flood rescue ... This surprise for a little boy doesn't stink! ... Let's Go: Catskill Mountain Railroad
