Jimmy Buffett goes surfing before Hurricane Florence hits
The "Margaritaville" singer posted a photo of himself smiling next to a surfboard on a South Carolina beach Wednesday
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Flooding fears in North Carolina
As Hurricane Florence gets closer to North Carolina, some residents are fearing the worst. They dealt with flood waters just two years ago when Hurricane Matthew hit. As DeMarco Morgan reports, Florence could deliver twice as much rain.
When will Hurricane Florence strike?
Hurricane Florence has prompted storm warnings covering millions of people from the Carolinas to Virginia. Nearly 2 millon people have been told to head to safer ground. WBBM meteorologist Megan Glaros is tracking the storm.
Hurricane Florence could bring historic storm surge
People in communities along North Carolina's coast spent Wednesday leaving their homes ahead of Hurricane Florence. The storm could bring a 13-foot storm surge, burying some houses in water. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports.
Some residents to stay put as Hurricane Florence approaches
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he wants to avoid a repeat of Hurricane Matthew two years ago, which killed 26 people
Georgia declares state of emergency
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Florence. The storm, forecast to hit North and South Carolina, may turn southward. Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, joins CBSN to discuss the storm's path.
Hurricane Florence barrels toward East Coast
Hurricane Florence, approaching the U.S. East Coast, is posing a threat for millions of Americans. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has been tracking the storm, which is now a Category 3. He joins CBSN with the latest forecast.
Hurricane Florence could threaten dams
The Army Corps of Engineers is watching dams in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina to assure that heavy rainfall won't cause dams to fail. CBS News' Mola Lenghi spoke to CBSN about how local residents are preparing for the dangerous storm.
Hurricane Florence could be historic storm
Hurricane Florence heads toward North and South Carolina as a major Category 4 hurricane that forecasters say could cause major destruction. Lonnie Quinn, chief weathercaster at WCBS in New York, joined CBSN with the latest forecast.
National Hurricane Center on Florence
Hurricane Florence is predicted to hit North and South Carolina as a major Category 4 storm. Ken Graham, Director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBSN with more on the possible impact.
Hurricane Florence threatens the Outer Banks
Thousands of people are fleeing the barrier islands off the North Carolina coast in preparation for Hurricane Florence. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann joined CBSN from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, with an update on the area.
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President Trump is urging people in the path of Hurricane Florence to evacuate as the storm nears the East Coast. Niall Stanage, The Hill's White House columnist, joins CBSN to discuss the possibility of the storm becoming a political issue -- plus the rest of the day's political headlines.
Tips for homeowners ahead of Florence
As Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast in the U.S., concerned citizens wonder if flood insurance is a right fit for them. Lisa Sharrard, the owner of Choice Flood Insurance in Columbia, South Carolina, joins CBSN with her expertise and advice.
Forecasting Hurricane Florence's path
David Parkinson, CBS News weather producer, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest forecast on Hurricane Florence and where the storm might have the most impact.
South Carolina county has no shelters strong enough for Florence
Charleston County shelters are not designed to withstand hurricane winds above a Category 3
Hurricane Florence eyes South Carolina
With Hurricane Florence approaching South Carolina, locals and tourists evacuated the coast. But there are some refusing to leave, and instead are stocking up on supplies. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports.
As Florence takes aim at the Carolinas, some decide to ride it out
"If I need more gas, I'll just take it out of my vehicle. Can't go anywhere. We're prepared," one local said
Hurricane Florence becomes major threat
Hurricane Florence churned toward the Carolina coastline Tuesday as millions of Americans prepared for the storm. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson has the latest on the storm and the conditions it is likely to bring.
FEMA: Hurricane Florence to be "devastating"
More than a million people from South Carolina to Virginia are ordered to evacuate Tuesday, as Hurricane Florence churns closer to the East Coast. FEMA administrator Brock Long joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington, D.C., with the latest on the federal government's response plans.
Hurricane Florence prompts mandatory evacuations
CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN to discuss how people along the Carolina coast should be preparing for Hurricane Florence.
Mandatory evacuations ordered as Florence approaches Carolinas
Starting Tuesday at noon, everyone living along South Carolina's 187-mile coastline must evacuate, effecting about 1 million people
Hurricane Florence targets southeastern U.S.
Hurricane Florence is barreling toward the southeastern U.S. The storm could hit the Carolina coast as a Category 3 or higher. Millions of people are bracing for heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds and dangerous surf. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud joined CBSN from Wilmington, North Carolina, with more on how the region is preparing for this monster storm.
Florence threatens millions on East Coast
Hurricane Florence is threatening millions of people in the southeastern U.S. It's expected to travel between Bermuda and the Bahamas and could pound the Carolina coast as a Category 3 storm or higher. Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, joined CBSN to explain the storm's path and potential impact.
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