Alex loses steam over Mexico, downgraded to storm - The Associated Press

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Alex loses steam over Mexico, downgraded to storm The Associated Press MIAMI â€" The National Hurricane Center says Alex has weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it moves over northeastern Mexico. The hurricane center in Miami reported early Thursday that the storm had sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph). ... Texas dodges worst of Hurricane Alex Houston Chronicle FACTBOX- Gulf of Mexico oil & gas ops shut due to Alex Reuters Hurricane Weakens Over Mexico After Making Landf »