Here’s The Latest Update On Hurricane Florence As It Approaches The Coast
The 11 p.m. update of Hurricane Florence has just been released.
Earlier, we reported the storm had been downgraded to a Category 3 storm.
Now, the hurricane has been downgraded again, to a Category 2 storm.
According to CBS 17, while the intensity of the storm has weakened, catastrophic conditions are still expected.
At this time, the predicted path suggests Florence will make landfall along the Carolina coast in the early hours of the morning on Friday.
Ahead of Category 2 Hurricane Florence, NHC warns of:
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 13, 2018
• "Life-threatening storm surge" along southeastern US coast
• "Catastrophic flash flooding" in Carolinas
• "Damaging hurricane-force winds" along NC and SC coasts
Latest: https://t.co/l2ICMiTV1Z pic.twitter.com/BKg8h4LghK
In Charlotte, forecasters are calling for between 8 to 11 inches of rain over the weekend. (Source: WCNC)
In Fayetteville, that number is much higher — With 20 inches of rain possible. (Source: Fayetteville Observer)
In the CSRA, folks could see about four inches of rain over the weekend.
11PM #Florence Update: Hurricane Florence is a CAT2 hurricane, w/ MAX winds of 110mph & Tropical Storm Winds (39+mph) extending out nearly 200 miles from its center. Devastating wind/rain will arrive to the SE U.S. Coast Friday. Track it here https://t.co/x0KlrrniOp pic.twitter.com/RASkQ7efor
— Kevin Coskren (@KevinCoskrenTV) September 13, 2018
Flooding remains a big concern for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and potentially Virginia as well.
QCWriter is a journalist who is fueled by espresso and motivated by determination. She specializes in pop culture, country music, and news content.
