Bill has sustained winds of almost 125 mph early Thursday afternoon . No forecasts show the 2009 Atlantic season threatening U.S. ; Bill called a large storm . The National Hurricane Center may escape direct hit but could get strong waves , high winds . It was centered about 635 miles east of the Leeward Islands . Bill is the first hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic season .
Bill has sustained winds of almost 125 mph early Thursday afternoon . No forecasts show the 2009 Atlantic season threatening U.S. ; Bill called a large storm . The National Hurricane Center may escape direct hit but could get strong waves , high winds . Bill is the first hurricane of the 2009 Atlantic season .