Mandatory evacuations are underway in South Carolina as three states brace for Hurricane Matthew

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Source: Business Insider

Hurricane Matthew will likely strike Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina Friday.

It will likely make landfall in Florida as a powerful Category-4 or Category-3 storm. It should weaken somewhat as it moves north, but will still pack a significant punch.

Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina has ordered mandatory evacuations along the coast, according to CNN. The governors of Florida and Georgia have declared states of emergency and asked residents to prepare. Several barrier islands in Florida have also begun evacuations. As far north as North Carolina, officials are asking tourists to cut short their vacations.

The eye of Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Atlantic storm since 2007, hit Cuba Wednesday morning as the major tropical cyclone advanced toward the Bahamas.

Read more: http://uk.businessinsider.com/hurricane-matthew-south-carolina-evacuations-florida-2016-10?r=US&IR=T

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UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew expected to remain at Category 3 or stronger while moving through Bahamas and approaching Florida - NHC

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/783770883097755649

[allan01]

1. stay safe down there

[DFW]

2. Oooooooooooh CRAP

I have to be in Charleston, SC later on.

I hope there's something left!

[jpak]

13. Charleston floods during "normal" heavy rain events.

stay safe

[Hekate]

3. My friend in Jacksonville Beach has a condo right on the beach. Have not heard back from her yet.

All those in the path of this hurricane: take care of yourselves.

[TexasBushwhacker]

5. My friend in Cocoa Beach has already left

His place is fairly protected, metal doors over the windows and such.

[Hekate]

7. Now that you mention it, her husband was very proud of the structural integrity of the bldg

He pointed out all the great protective features regarding wind and water. Still, if I were me I would not stay to test it out.

[TexasBushwhacker]

10. IMHO those are for protecting property, not people

When Hurricane Ike was headed for Galveston they had a mandatory evacuation. Of course there's always people who have no means to leave and folks that are just pigheaded. They were checking door to door. Still about 40% on the island stayed. After Ike hit, Galveston was uninhabitable for weeks. Idiots!

[MissMillie]

4. My son just left Charleston today

He was down there w/ his new bride on honeymoon

[PennyK]

6. We hope to stay, but you never know

We're a bit inland in the Space Coast area, on the mainland. We're packing "go-bags" just in case, and have located a pet-friendly shelter not too far from us. We'll get all ready tomorrow and see what things look like Friday morning.

[cpwm17]

17. I live in Brevard County also

near I-95. I drove to the panhandle last night. I didn't want to wait and deal with bad traffic.

[elmac]

8. Now they are forecasting a possible U turn

after it hits FLA saying it may circle around and do it again (latest computer tracking reported by ABC World News). Hurricanes have a history of doing this so lets hope the forecast is wrong.

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. Didja notice where it is supposed to be on Monday?

Encore!!!!!

[lordsummerisle]

11. When Jim Cantore shows up in town

then you might start worrying...

[Baclava]

12. Latest update

[Baclava]

14. Wow - the barometer just dropped like a rock - this one could be a strong Cat 4 before it hits FL

Nothing but open water pretty soon


Bahamas getting slammed

[adigal]

15. The Bahamas had gusts to 144 mph!!! I worry about the people, but there are also

lots of stray dogs down there. The south, too. I hope people actually unchain their dogs this time, unlike in Louisiana.

[MowCowWhoHow III]

16. Hurricane Matthew: Category Four storm approaches Florida

Hurricane Matthew: Category Four storm approaches Florida

Hurricane Matthew has strengthened to a Category Four storm as Florida residents are warned to prepare for a "direct hit".

The hurricane has pounded the Bahamas after devastating parts of Haiti.

Damage could be "catastrophic", Florida's governor said. Evacuation orders are in place along the coast.

Matthew, with winds of 125mph (205km/h), is expected to hit southern Florida later on Thursday with a powerful storm surge, US officials say.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37571685

Death toll from Hurricane Matthew rises to 102 after Haiti officials report 98 dead.

https://twitter.com/Reuters/status/784052461036331008

[Baclava]

18. kickin' up in W Palm - beach cams

http://www.earthcam.com/usa/florida/manalapan/palmbeach/?cam=manalapan_palmbeach

[revolutionbrees]

19. Twelve years ago

My daughter evacuated from NOLA due to Hurricane Katrina. Yesterday she evacuated Charleston. Her husband (from Washington) did not understand why she took so long deciding what she could and could not live without to pack into the car. He blamed it on pregnancy hormones. She said she left her home anticipating she would never see it again. I am hoping the area get spared the worst of it. I don't think she can survive this twice.