Hurricane Florence, with its 140 mph winds, continues its “life-threatening” push toward the Carolinas and the Mid-Atlantic states -- where more than 1.5 million people have been ordered to evacuate. Scientists warn, however, the unusually warm waters in the Atlantic could accelerate the storm’s winds to 155 mph – giving it near Category 5 intensity. - National Weather ServiceNational Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham warned that Florence was forecast to linger over the Carolinas once it reaches shore. South Carolina Gov. North Carolina Gov.

Source: Fox News September 11, 2018 07:31 UTC