Florida begins to feel effects from powerful Hurricane Matthew - News Summed Up

Florida begins to feel effects from powerful Hurricane Matthew


The storm initially threatened Florida as a Category 4 storm, but the National Hurricane Center said Friday the storm had weakened to a Category 3. President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, freeing up federal money and personnel to protect lives and property. The storm had already spared some of the lower laying regions of South Florida, missing about 4.4 million people in Miami and Fort Lauderdale from its most punishing effects. The Palm Beach International Airport reported a wind gust of 50 mph with the center of the storm 70 miles offshore, the National Hurricane Center said. Thousands of people hunkered down in schools converted to shelters, and inland hotels in places such as Charlotte, North Carolina, reported brisk business.


Source: Fox News October 07, 2016 06:07 UTC



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