Hurricane Maria Weakens to Category 2

09/20/2017 05:13 pm EDT

Hurricane Maria has been downgraded to category 2, but is projected to ramp back up by Thursday.

The National Hurricane Center's reclassification means Maria is no longer a "major hurricane" but still a threat to the Caribbean. This new general hurricane status means it will have winds ranging from 74 MPH and 110 MPH.

NHC also projects that the storm will re-escalate by Thursday morning to its "major" status.

Maria is currently near the Dominican Republic and tracking northwest.

See the NHC's latest Maria projection below:

-------

Want to win a killer Kingsman: The Golden Circle prize pack? 2 lucky winners will get the chance to win some epic Kingsman gear by clicking here or the image above! Also click here to find out when Kingsman: The Golden Circle is playing near you and pre-order your tickets for your local Regal Cinema!

Disclosure: PopCulture. is owned by Paramount. Sign up for Paramount+ by clicking here.