11.   Wednesday, in a weakened state, Hurricane Georges crossed the eastern part of Cuba, bringing windswept rain squalls to portions of the island.

12.   Pettengill credited his decision to stay north of a rain squall for the victory over Van den Heede.

13.   Rain squalls spawned by Hurricane Mitch forced churches to cancel services, flooded streets in the Jamaican capital of Kingston and sent residents scurrying for provisions.

14.   Rain squalls spawned by Hurricane Mitch forced churches to cancel Sunday services, flooded streets in the Jamaican capital of Kingston and sent residents scurrying for provisions.

15.   Driving rain squalls spawned by powerful Hurricane Mitch forced churches to cancel Sunday services and flooded streets in the Jamaican capital.

16.   Heavy seas and rain squalls began hitting Martinique in the afternoon.

17.   Heavy seas and rain squalls hit the north coast of the French island of Martinique, and the airport, schools and some businesses were closed.

18.   Heavy seas, high winds and rain squalls hit Martinique on Thursday causing severe flooding in the southern towns of Francois, Vauclin and Riviere-Pilote.

19.   Heavy seas, high winds and rain squalls hit Martinique on Thursday, causing severe flooding in the southern towns of Francois, Vauclin and Riviere-Pilote.

20.   Rain squalls massed.