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Hurricane Matthew: 'monster' storm hits Florida after hundreds killed in Haiti – live Hurricane Matthew: 'monster' storm hits Florida after hundreds killed in Haiti – live
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The Weather Channel warns that severe storm surges are expected, and could be potentially deadly:
And here’s a sobering reminder from 5NEWS meteorologist Garrett Lewis:
Technically #HurricaneMatthew did weaken. But surge & winds are two separate things. Katrina was "only" a Category 3 storm at landfall.
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The National Hurricane Center’s 4am EDT update reports that Hurricane Matthew’s western eyewall - the section where winds are strongest, just outside the eye - is approaching Cape Canaveral, with sustained winds of 46mph and gusts as high as 70mph recorded in Melbourne.
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First hurricane wind reported in #CapeCanaveral. Conditions are quickly deteriorating northward. #Matthew pic.twitter.com/tNxGhGaO1bFirst hurricane wind reported in #CapeCanaveral. Conditions are quickly deteriorating northward. #Matthew pic.twitter.com/tNxGhGaO1b
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Here’s a live feed of the scene at Cocoa Beach as the storm intensifies:Here’s a live feed of the scene at Cocoa Beach as the storm intensifies:
It’s also worth following Florida news channel WFTV, which is livestreaming reporters braving the elements up and down the coast.It’s also worth following Florida news channel WFTV, which is livestreaming reporters braving the elements up and down the coast.
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Good morning - this is Alice Ross taking on the liveblog from London, where we’ll be following Matthew’s progress as it nears the Florida coast.Good morning - this is Alice Ross taking on the liveblog from London, where we’ll be following Matthew’s progress as it nears the Florida coast.
The National Hurricane Center has graded Hurricane Matthew as a Category 3 hurricane. According to the Saffir-Simpson grading system, this means the damage is now expected to be “devastating”. In a Category 3 hurricane, winds of up to 129mph are expected, homes are likely to be damaged, and trees will be uprooted, blocking roads. Power and water outages are also likely and could last “several days to weeks after the storm passes”.The National Hurricane Center has graded Hurricane Matthew as a Category 3 hurricane. According to the Saffir-Simpson grading system, this means the damage is now expected to be “devastating”. In a Category 3 hurricane, winds of up to 129mph are expected, homes are likely to be damaged, and trees will be uprooted, blocking roads. Power and water outages are also likely and could last “several days to weeks after the storm passes”.
Pretty much the only comfort to be had is that the fact that Matthew is no longer expected to be a Category 4 hurricane - these are classed as causing “catastrophic” damage, with roofs ripped off houses and walls blown down in winds of up to 156mph, residential areas cut off by fallen trees and power poles, and the area “uninhabitable for weeks or months”.Pretty much the only comfort to be had is that the fact that Matthew is no longer expected to be a Category 4 hurricane - these are classed as causing “catastrophic” damage, with roofs ripped off houses and walls blown down in winds of up to 156mph, residential areas cut off by fallen trees and power poles, and the area “uninhabitable for weeks or months”.
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Here's where things stand at 3am EDTHere's where things stand at 3am EDT
Elle HuntElle Hunt
“Extremely dangerous” Hurricane Matthew is continuing to move in a north-west direction towards the east coast of Florida at about 15-20 mph.“Extremely dangerous” Hurricane Matthew is continuing to move in a north-west direction towards the east coast of Florida at about 15-20 mph.
As at the National Hurricane Center’s 2am EDT update, Hurricane Matthew was a Category 3 storm with winds of 120 mph, and was 45 miles east of Vero Beach and about 80 miles south-east of Cape Canaveral.As at the National Hurricane Center’s 2am EDT update, Hurricane Matthew was a Category 3 storm with winds of 120 mph, and was 45 miles east of Vero Beach and about 80 miles south-east of Cape Canaveral.
Strong winds and heavy rain have already been reported along the Florida coastline, and conditions are expected to deteriorate further as the storm makes landfall later this morning. More than 200,000 people are without power.Strong winds and heavy rain have already been reported along the Florida coastline, and conditions are expected to deteriorate further as the storm makes landfall later this morning. More than 200,000 people are without power.
Hurricane Matthew is forecast to near or over the east coast of the Florida peninsula through Friday night and near or over the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday.Hurricane Matthew is forecast to near or over the east coast of the Florida peninsula through Friday night and near or over the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday.
It is expected to weaken over the next 48 hours but forecast to be a “powerful Category 3 hurricane” as it nears the coast of Florida.It is expected to weaken over the next 48 hours but forecast to be a “powerful Category 3 hurricane” as it nears the coast of Florida.
Authorities in the Bahamas are yet to assess the extent of the damage caused by Matthew as it passed through on Wednesday and Thursday, but many without generators are still without power.Authorities in the Bahamas are yet to assess the extent of the damage caused by Matthew as it passed through on Wednesday and Thursday, but many without generators are still without power.
The death toll in Haiti is widely being reported as more than 340 people and aid agencies are prioritising clean water and sanitation to prevent the spread of disease in amidst the widespread devastation.The death toll in Haiti is widely being reported as more than 340 people and aid agencies are prioritising clean water and sanitation to prevent the spread of disease in amidst the widespread devastation.
With an update from the National Hurricane Center due shortly, I am handing over our coverage to my colleagues in London. Thank you for following, and if you are in the path of the storm, stay safe.With an update from the National Hurricane Center due shortly, I am handing over our coverage to my colleagues in London. Thank you for following, and if you are in the path of the storm, stay safe.
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Fox news anchor Shepard Smith has been criticised on social media for his blunt warning to Florida residents – broadcast on Thursday, as the hurricane was battering the Bahamas – about venturing out into Hurricane Matthew.Fox news anchor Shepard Smith has been criticised on social media for his blunt warning to Florida residents – broadcast on Thursday, as the hurricane was battering the Bahamas – about venturing out into Hurricane Matthew.
Thanks Fox News! pic.twitter.com/eGV2CCMSIoThanks Fox News! pic.twitter.com/eGV2CCMSIo
Smith was attempting to communicate the unpredictability of the storm, but he came under fire for the “ominous” warning.Smith was attempting to communicate the unpredictability of the storm, but he came under fire for the “ominous” warning.
He also urged a friend to evacuate on air.He also urged a friend to evacuate on air.
Shep spoke to a friend in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, who says she's staying put during #HurricaneMatthew https://t.co/ppshqSi3LFShep spoke to a friend in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, who says she's staying put during #HurricaneMatthew https://t.co/ppshqSi3LF
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The latest Florida Power & Light update puts 213,000 households without power, up from 141,000 at about midnight. Nearly 80,000 of the total are in Palm Beach, and an additional 30,000 are in Martin.The latest Florida Power & Light update puts 213,000 households without power, up from 141,000 at about midnight. Nearly 80,000 of the total are in Palm Beach, and an additional 30,000 are in Martin.
That number is expected to rise over the weekend.That number is expected to rise over the weekend.
The Weather Network’s “storm hunter” Mark Robinson is posting updates of the conditions from Melbourne to Twitter.The Weather Network’s “storm hunter” Mark Robinson is posting updates of the conditions from Melbourne to Twitter.
Powerful winds on the bridge out to the barrier island. @TheWeatherNetUS @jwhittalTWN #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/zRMJSZtqkfPowerful winds on the bridge out to the barrier island. @TheWeatherNetUS @jwhittalTWN #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/zRMJSZtqkf
Inner bands are starting to come onshore here in Melbourne. Wind speeds ramping up fast. @weathernetwork #Matthew pic.twitter.com/Q6UQFnRERsInner bands are starting to come onshore here in Melbourne. Wind speeds ramping up fast. @weathernetwork #Matthew pic.twitter.com/Q6UQFnRERs
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Hurricane Matthew now Category 3 stormHurricane Matthew now Category 3 storm
The National Hurricane Center has published its 2am EDT update, in which Hurricane Matthew is graded as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.The National Hurricane Center has published its 2am EDT update, in which Hurricane Matthew is graded as a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.
But gusts have increased, with one to 70 mph recorded within the last hour at Vero Beach and another to 60 mph at Melbourne.But gusts have increased, with one to 70 mph recorded within the last hour at Vero Beach and another to 60 mph at Melbourne.
The eye of “the extremely dangerous hurricane” is still moving closer to the east coast of Florida, heading in a north-west direction at 14 mph.The eye of “the extremely dangerous hurricane” is still moving closer to the east coast of Florida, heading in a north-west direction at 14 mph.
Currently, it is about 45 miles east of Vero Beach and about 80 miles south-east of Cape Canaveral.Currently, it is about 45 miles east of Vero Beach and about 80 miles south-east of Cape Canaveral.
“A turn towards the north-northwest is expected later today, and a turn toward the north is expected tonight or Saturday. On the forecast track, the center of Matthew will be moving near or over the east coast of the Florida peninsula through tonight and near or over the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday. ...“A turn towards the north-northwest is expected later today, and a turn toward the north is expected tonight or Saturday. On the forecast track, the center of Matthew will be moving near or over the east coast of the Florida peninsula through tonight and near or over the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina on Saturday. ...
“Although some additional weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, Matthew is expected to be a powerful Category 3 hurricane as it moves near the coast of Florida.”“Although some additional weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours, Matthew is expected to be a powerful Category 3 hurricane as it moves near the coast of Florida.”
A storm surge of between 7 to 11 feet is forecast for coastline from Sebastian Inlet, Florida, to Edisto Beach in South Carolina.A storm surge of between 7 to 11 feet is forecast for coastline from Sebastian Inlet, Florida, to Edisto Beach in South Carolina.
Six to 12 inches of rainfall is also expected with isolated totals near 15 inches along the coasts.Six to 12 inches of rainfall is also expected with isolated totals near 15 inches along the coasts.
#HurricaneMatthew has weakened to cat 3 storm. Gusts have increased to over 70-mph at Vero Beach, FL. Landfall expected early in AM. pic.twitter.com/sQ2pcvsAHb#HurricaneMatthew has weakened to cat 3 storm. Gusts have increased to over 70-mph at Vero Beach, FL. Landfall expected early in AM. pic.twitter.com/sQ2pcvsAHb
The most recent update on Hurricane Nicole was at 11pm EDT on Thursday. It was stationary with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.The most recent update on Hurricane Nicole was at 11pm EDT on Thursday. It was stationary with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
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The Bahamas assess damage as islands remain without powerThe Bahamas assess damage as islands remain without power
Hurricane Matthew lashed the Bahamas on Thursday, causing widespread flooding and damage to structures, trees and power lines.Hurricane Matthew lashed the Bahamas on Thursday, causing widespread flooding and damage to structures, trees and power lines.
No fatalities were reported, but the Associated Press reported that at least 30 people trapped in their homes by floodwaters on the island of New Providence were rescued by authorities.No fatalities were reported, but the Associated Press reported that at least 30 people trapped in their homes by floodwaters on the island of New Providence were rescued by authorities.
The conditions in the capital, Nassau, remain too dangerous for authorities to assess the damage. New Providence has not seen a major hurricane since 1929.The conditions in the capital, Nassau, remain too dangerous for authorities to assess the damage. New Providence has not seen a major hurricane since 1929.
Hurricane Matthew ripped the wall off this hotel in Nassau, Bahamas (photo via @AP) pic.twitter.com/Klm6nHBN66Hurricane Matthew ripped the wall off this hotel in Nassau, Bahamas (photo via @AP) pic.twitter.com/Klm6nHBN66
1:30 pm. #MATTHEW's taking long to pass. We can't seem to shake it off. #Nassau #Bahamas pic.twitter.com/zeHAtiugi21:30 pm. #MATTHEW's taking long to pass. We can't seem to shake it off. #Nassau #Bahamas pic.twitter.com/zeHAtiugi2
Incredible #Hurricane #Matthew video coming in from #Nassau #Bahamas, roof blowing off a home. They just evacuated! Video: Jose Ageeb pic.twitter.com/2He1tgrSmLIncredible #Hurricane #Matthew video coming in from #Nassau #Bahamas, roof blowing off a home. They just evacuated! Video: Jose Ageeb pic.twitter.com/2He1tgrSmL
Clint Watson, a journalist in Nassau, has told CNN that the storm caused widespread structural damage.Clint Watson, a journalist in Nassau, has told CNN that the storm caused widespread structural damage.
“You can tell from the fierce winds the destruction left behind. The island is in a blackout at this point ... Everyone is still hunkered down in their homes until the all-clear is given.”“You can tell from the fierce winds the destruction left behind. The island is in a blackout at this point ... Everyone is still hunkered down in their homes until the all-clear is given.”
Officials had shut down power to the entire island of New Providence as a precautionary measure as the storm approached. Those without generators were still without power, and could be for weeks.Officials had shut down power to the entire island of New Providence as a precautionary measure as the storm approached. Those without generators were still without power, and could be for weeks.
Watson said a lot of electricity poles had been “snapped in half” by wind.Watson said a lot of electricity poles had been “snapped in half” by wind.
“It’s going to take a valiant effort from outside sources to come into the capital.”“It’s going to take a valiant effort from outside sources to come into the capital.”
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The death toll in Haiti as a result of Hurricane Matthew is being widely reported as at least 339. This drone footage shows the extent of the damage.The death toll in Haiti as a result of Hurricane Matthew is being widely reported as at least 339. This drone footage shows the extent of the damage.
This drone footage shows just some of the devastation caused by #HurricaneMatthew in Haiti, where at least 339 people have died in the storm pic.twitter.com/kbBl6KfeeoThis drone footage shows just some of the devastation caused by #HurricaneMatthew in Haiti, where at least 339 people have died in the storm pic.twitter.com/kbBl6Kfeeo
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One model has shown Hurricane Matthew leaving the coast ofOne model has shown Hurricane Matthew leaving the coast of
Guardian Australia’s environment reporter, Michael Slezak, has spoken to Liz Ritchie-Tyo, an associate professor at the University of New South Wales, about Hurricane Matthew’s trajectory.Guardian Australia’s environment reporter, Michael Slezak, has spoken to Liz Ritchie-Tyo, an associate professor at the University of New South Wales, about Hurricane Matthew’s trajectory.
The smaller Hurricane Nicole, south of Bermuda, might be affecting its path, she said. “It’s very unusual to see see two cyclones in the Atlantic at once.”The smaller Hurricane Nicole, south of Bermuda, might be affecting its path, she said. “It’s very unusual to see see two cyclones in the Atlantic at once.”
The Pacific ocean had warmer sea temperatures and had large-scale circulations that tended to develop more cyclones.The Pacific ocean had warmer sea temperatures and had large-scale circulations that tended to develop more cyclones.
“Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic normally develop out of easterly waves that come off Africa and propagate all the way across the Atlantic. They are the seeds for hurricanes in the Atlantic. And they have to make it all the way across the Atlantic – it’s unusual for two to happen at once.”“Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic normally develop out of easterly waves that come off Africa and propagate all the way across the Atlantic. They are the seeds for hurricanes in the Atlantic. And they have to make it all the way across the Atlantic – it’s unusual for two to happen at once.”
Ritchie-Tyo referenced an projection made a few days ago that, after moving away from the Florida coastline and clockwise towards the Caribbean, Hurricane Matthew would circle back weaker – effectively doing a loop-de-loop.Ritchie-Tyo referenced an projection made a few days ago that, after moving away from the Florida coastline and clockwise towards the Caribbean, Hurricane Matthew would circle back weaker – effectively doing a loop-de-loop.
Well look at that!!! New run of the #American #GFS says "hey #Euro, you were on to something earlier". #HurricaneMatthew Loop-de-loop! pic.twitter.com/QCyV6bLol1Well look at that!!! New run of the #American #GFS says "hey #Euro, you were on to something earlier". #HurricaneMatthew Loop-de-loop! pic.twitter.com/QCyV6bLol1
This morning's run of GFS US weather model has #HurricaneMatthew doing a bizarre loop off Florida coast! Detail likely to change... pic.twitter.com/tBb5kIKt6PThis morning's run of GFS US weather model has #HurricaneMatthew doing a bizarre loop off Florida coast! Detail likely to change... pic.twitter.com/tBb5kIKt6P
It would be “very unusual for them to bend back around into the tropics”, she said, but the ridge of high pressure moving east across the US may be forcing Matthew south.It would be “very unusual for them to bend back around into the tropics”, she said, but the ridge of high pressure moving east across the US may be forcing Matthew south.
It seems now that it is likely that Matthew will circle back, as was speculated earlier in the week – but weather is unpredictable.It seems now that it is likely that Matthew will circle back, as was speculated earlier in the week – but weather is unpredictable.
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Photos and videos shared to Twitter are showing deteriorating conditions across Florida.Photos and videos shared to Twitter are showing deteriorating conditions across Florida.
RIGHT NOW: Conditions in West Palm Beach as bad as it's been all night. #HurricaneMatthew @WPTV pic.twitter.com/W87v1GP2pcRIGHT NOW: Conditions in West Palm Beach as bad as it's been all night. #HurricaneMatthew @WPTV pic.twitter.com/W87v1GP2pc
Rain coming nonstop now. Wind bursts making some noise. Covering #HurricaneMatthew with @Florida_Today crew. pic.twitter.com/nOYUjYw3PbRain coming nonstop now. Wind bursts making some noise. Covering #HurricaneMatthew with @Florida_Today crew. pic.twitter.com/nOYUjYw3Pb
Reed Timmer, an extreme meteorologist with AccuWeather, told CNN live from Cocoa Beach that “the wind is definitely increasing” before his connection with the station was lost.Reed Timmer, an extreme meteorologist with AccuWeather, told CNN live from Cocoa Beach that “the wind is definitely increasing” before his connection with the station was lost.
That location at Cape Canaveral is particularly vulnerable to the storm surge forecast to come with Hurricane Matthew because it is surrounded by water either side.That location at Cape Canaveral is particularly vulnerable to the storm surge forecast to come with Hurricane Matthew because it is surrounded by water either side.
Close to 2,000 people are watching storm chaser Jeff Piotrowski’s Periscope stream, shot from inside his car at Cocoa Beach, which shows steady, heavy rain and increasing winds.Close to 2,000 people are watching storm chaser Jeff Piotrowski’s Periscope stream, shot from inside his car at Cocoa Beach, which shows steady, heavy rain and increasing winds.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly in the coming hours.Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly in the coming hours.