A little stronger

Hurricane Alex grew a little stronger, with winds of 85 mph, according to the 2 p.m. advisory from the National Weather Service.

Some particulars: 

• The center of circulation was about 130 miles south-southeast of Brownsville, Texas.
• Hurricane-force winds extended 60 miles from the center, while tropical storm-force winds extended 200 miles from the center, primarily to the northeast.
• Pressure was down to 962 mb.

Next update at 5 p.m.