Nation Hurricane Sam intensifies to Category 4 with 150 mph winds. Will it track close to the US? September 26, 2021September 27, 2021John Bacon, USA TODAYComments Off on Hurricane Sam intensifies to Category 4 with 150 mph winds. Will it track close to the US? Sam will either continue turning north or continue along a west-northwest track this week, which would take the storm closer to the US.