Alex moves into Gulf, but away from BP battle zone

BELIZE CITY - Tropical Storm Alex moved into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday after weakening to a depression as it swirled across Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, dumping rains that left at least four people dead across the region.

Alex is expected to regain strength in the coming days as it moves over warmer waters in the Gulf and possibly become a hurricane headed toward Mexico's Caribbean coast, well away from the area where BP PLC is trying to stop a massive oil leak, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

On Sunday, Alex soaked parts of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula with torrential downpours, forcing hundreds of tourists to flee resort islands. Winds were at 60 mph when the storm made landfall in Belize on Saturday night but had decreased to 35 mph by Sunday.

The hurricane center said Alex is expected to become a tropical storm again today. Rains likely will k

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	Home - Site Map - This Site Is For Sale National Battle Field Videos Alex moves into Gulf, but away from BP battle zone BELIZE CITY - Tropical Storm Alex moved into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday after weakening to a depression as it swirled across Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, dumping rains that left at least four people dead across the region. Alex is expected to regain strength in the coming days as it moves over warmer waters in the Gulf and possibly become a hurricane headed toward Mexico's Caribbean coast, well away from the area where BP PLC is trying to stop a massive oil leak, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. On Sunday, Alex soaked parts of Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula with torrential downpours, forcing hundreds of tourists to flee resort islands. Winds were at 60 mph when the storm made landfall in Belize on Saturday night but had decreased to 35 mph by Sunday. The hurricane center said Alex is expected to become a tropical storm again today. Rains likely will k Continue reading the rest of "Alex moves into Gulf, but away from BP battle zone" by Athens Banner-Herald © 2009 http://onlineathens.com - Athens Banner-Herald - All rights reserved. Rate This Article: Comment on "Alex moves into Gulf, but away from BP battle zone" Your Name Your Comments Verification Code: LP84PN Enter Code:		Guns growing quiet in battle of the bonuses WASHINGTON - From the White House through the halls of Congress, Washington is losing its zeal for an all-out fight over hefty executive bonuses, now that it wants the financial companies it blames for the collapse of the U.S. economy to help clean up the mess. A-C will move to battle blight Athens-Clarke commissioners said Thursday they will pass a new law next month forcing property owners to clean up blight. Band battle rages on The second semiannual battle of the bands to benefit Nuçi's Space has widened to include more than just bars and restaurants. The rules are simple: all bandmates must work at the business represented, all songs must be covers, and existing bands cannot enter. Tar Heels, Sooners set for battle of top big men MEMPHIS, Tenn. - One big man was last year's national player of the year. The other appears poised to take his place. WWII vet's battle ends in gunshot at VA hospital GREENVILLE, S.C. - On the last day of his long, troubled life, Grover Cleveland Chapman packed a black duffel bag, washed out his coffee cup, put it in the dish rack and fetched his Smith & Wesson. Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter