Hurricane Florence, now a Category 4 storm, is approaching the US East Coast with winds of more than 130 mph. The hurricane is expected to make landfall in North or South Carolina sometime between Thursday and Friday, just after the average peak of the hurricane season. Many areas are at risk of devastating winds, rainfall, and flooding. Governors in Virginia and both Carolinas declared a state of emergency over the weekend, and the National Hurricane Center said Monday that the storm’s effects could reach as far as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Associated Press reported that Florence could hit some places with one or two feet of rain, causing severe flooding. Forecasters are also tracking several other hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Hurricane Isaac has wind speeds of about 75 mph, and the NHC expects it to weaken as it gets to the Caribbean. Hurricane Helene is gaining strength behind Isaac and has reached wind speeds of more than 105 mph. And just weeks after Hurricane Lane led to major floods in Hawaii, Hurricane Olivia could hit the state as early as Tuesday. To help people prepare for hurricanes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Red Cross, and… Read full this story
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