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Eta Is Now A 'Major Hurricane' As It Barrels Towards Central American Coast

4:00pm November 02, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

Forecasters say Hurricane Eta is rapidly gaining strength as it churns towards the coast of Nicaragua. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, flash flooding and landslides.

Tropical Storm Florence is expected to approach the U.S. East Coast next week. Emergency officials have told residents to expect immediate threats of ocean swells, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding.

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Florence Forecast To Become A Major Hurricane; Risk To The East Coast Is Rising

5:55pm September 08, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

Florence is expected to pick up speed and become a hurricane Saturday night. North and South Carolina have declared states of emergency and are urging residents to prepare for the storm.