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Hurricane Florence Is Dumping a Huge Amount of Rain on the Carolinas
By Rafi Letzter published
The storm's winds are no longer as strong as they once were, but the rainfall is already approaching 'catastrophic.'

Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall in North Carolina, Slams US Southeast Coast with Raging Winds and Rain
By Laura Geggel published
The brunt of Hurricane Florence slammed North Carolina this morning with winds raging an astonishing 90 mph (150 km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Center of the Eye of Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall Near Wrightsville Beach, NC
By Jeanna Bryner published
Here's the latest on the major hurricane heading toward the U.S. Southeast Coast.

Watch Hurricane Florence Batter a Lighthouse 34 Miles Offshore
By Rafi Letzter published
A lighthouse just off the coast of North Carolina is livestreaming the approach of Hurricane Florence.

Hurricane Florence Shifts Course, Will Make a 'Grand Tour' of Southeastern States
By Mindy Weisberger published
Hurricane Florence is changing course, according to new models released today.

Hurricane Florence: Photos of a Monster Storm
By Jeanna Bryner published
Hurricane Florence strengthened into a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds reaching 140 mph (220 km/h). Here's a look at the monster storm as it heads toward the U.S. East Coast.

Will Hurricane Florence Strengthen into a Rare Category 5 Storm?
By Stephanie Pappas published
Hurricane Florence will be a dangerous storm regardless of wind speed.
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