North and South Carolina are predicted to receive the full force of Hurricane Florence on Thursday morning, with coastal Georgia and Virginia also likely to suffer damage. Florence is currently a Category Four storm, with winds of around 140mph.
Evacuations have begun from coastal areas, with the National Hurricane Center warning: “Florence is expected to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane through Thursday.”
The UK Foreign Office has also issued a travel advisory. It says: “Follow the advice of local authorities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, including any evacuation orders and monitor news and social media for more information.”
