Hurricane Earl approaching East Coast, evacuations possible (photos, video)
Hurricane Earl has now been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, the second highest ranking it can receive. It is thought the hurricane could touch down on the East Coast on Thursday or Friday.
North Carolina looks like being one of the first places hit.
The Washinton Post says that those planning Labor Day holidays at the beach should keep a close eye out on the weather forecast for updates on Hurricane Earl.
Hurricane Earl is on its way to the East Coast but not before having caused power cuts and having lashed heavy rains across the Caribbean.
Hurricane Earl is a category 4 storm now and if it does hit North Carolina, it could cause evacuations.
"There is still some concern for a close approach to Cape Hatteras on Thursday and Thursday night," says Bill Read of the National Hurricane Center. "Interests from the Carolinas northward to New England should monitor the progress of Earl.”
If Hurricane Earl does hit land, it could cause storm surges and even "catastrophic" damage, says the BBC
Coastal evacuation could come about with any sudden deviation of the Hurricane to the west, says Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator Craig Fugate.
Although Hurricane Earl is likely to get stronger, it is not thought to reach a category 5.
It could hit the Outer Banks islands of North Carolina and subsequently go up the east coast toward Maine.
There will be tropical storm winds because of Hurricane Earl on a great part of the east coast.
The next tropical storm, Fiona, is presently near the Leeward Islands and has winds of around 65km/hr.
Coastal residents should be prepared for the impending hurricane.
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Will watch further developments because we have relatives and friends that may be in its path.
I just heard on the radio that they are ordering mandatory evacuations on the coast for visitors but voluntary evacs for residents.
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