Disappointing forecasts of weather forecasters give for the South-East coast where the hurricane is coming «Nightingale». It is rapidly increased up to the 4th category.
NEW: Florence is now a category 4 hurricane. Data from a NOAA Hurricane Hunter indicate that Florence has continued to rapidly strengthen and has maximum sustained winds near 130 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 946 mb (27.93 inches) https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/wfLt6fJPl2
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 10, 2018
If the cyclone does not weaken the preconditions which yet, by Thursday he can «land» on a beach in North or South Carolina. These two States — the greatest risk, however, bad weather is also expected in neighboring Georgia and Virginia.
The sun rises over Hurricane Florence… pic.twitter.com/IQ3f1gYTRq
— James Spann (@spann) September 10, 2018
As of 5 a.m., 10 Sep hurricane «Florence» was about 625 miles (1 005 km) Southeast of Bermuda, moving West at a speed of 9 miles (15 km) per hour. The maximum wind speed in the center of the storm is 105 miles (165 km) per hour and, according to experts, tomorrow, September 11 may increase up to 130 miles (209 km) per hour or even greater.
The governors of North and South Carolina and Virginia have already declared States of emergency in their States. This is done to ensure that, if necessary, use more reserves, including National guard troops, to overcome the possible consequences of the RAID of the disaster.
In Virginia from the open ocean to withdraw to the ports of ships, and the University of North Carolina canceled classes.
In stores — the hype: people are massively buying plywood, generators, and bottled water.
City services are preparing sandbags to protect from flooding. Residents of the coastal cities urged to prepare for evacuation.
