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Hurricane Matthew: Florida still has 'a long way to go' as storm arrives – live Hurricane Matthew: Florida still has 'a long way to go' as storm arrives – live
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We are waiting for Dr. Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, to update us on Hurricane Matthew’s projected path.
Meanwhile, more than 470 people are now believed dead in Haiti.
The number of people killed in Haiti by the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew rose to at least 478 on Friday as rescue workers and aid agencies battled to reach remote areas of the country, assess the damage and deliver relief.
The hurricane, which hit Haiti on Tuesday, brought 145mph winds and torrential rains that destroyed more than 3,200 homes, displaced 15,000 people, ruined plantations and drowned animals. The toll leapt on Thursday night as receding waters revealed more bodies.
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies estimates that more than one million Haitians have been affected, with hundreds of thousands of people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. It has launched an appeal for £5.8m to help provide medical relief, shelter, water and sanitation over the next year.”
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Newspaper reports first storm-associated death in US
The Vero Beach Press Journal has reported the first death in the United States associated with Hurricane Matthew.
According to the newspaper, a 58-year-old woman Florida died of a heart attack after St. Lucie County suspended emergency services.
The Guardian is working to confirm this death.
In Haiti, 330 people are believed dead as a result of the storm.
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We expect an update from the director of the National Hurricane Center within 20 minutes, via Periscope.We expect an update from the director of the National Hurricane Center within 20 minutes, via Periscope.
This morning, Dr. Rick Knabb again warned Florida residents in Matthew’s path to leave if they still can.This morning, Dr. Rick Knabb again warned Florida residents in Matthew’s path to leave if they still can.
“Part of the history of the hurricane might be how many people die,” Knabb told CNN.“Part of the history of the hurricane might be how many people die,” Knabb told CNN.
Join @NHCDirector Dr. Rick Knabb live on Periscope at 8:50 a.m. EDT this morning for the latest on #Matthew https://t.co/DoS8b35IpM pic.twitter.com/9TZChcOWpiJoin @NHCDirector Dr. Rick Knabb live on Periscope at 8:50 a.m. EDT this morning for the latest on #Matthew https://t.co/DoS8b35IpM pic.twitter.com/9TZChcOWpi
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In Hurricane Matthew’s wake is Martin County, Florida, immediately south of Port St. Lucie along the state’s Treasure Coast.In Hurricane Matthew’s wake is Martin County, Florida, immediately south of Port St. Lucie along the state’s Treasure Coast.
Officials there are just beginning to assess the damage wrought by Matthew. Again, this flooding and wind damage happened without the eye of the storm ever making landfall.Officials there are just beginning to assess the damage wrought by Matthew. Again, this flooding and wind damage happened without the eye of the storm ever making landfall.
Our first look at #matthew damage: debris, flooded roads, erosion and downed power lines @ MacArthur Blvd. pic.twitter.com/HHbXRQvAmCOur first look at #matthew damage: debris, flooded roads, erosion and downed power lines @ MacArthur Blvd. pic.twitter.com/HHbXRQvAmC
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This video is a good reminder of why local officials want people who stayed through the hurricane to remain indoors, even after winds calm down.This video is a good reminder of why local officials want people who stayed through the hurricane to remain indoors, even after winds calm down.
Dramatic video shows power lines exploding in Merritt Island, Florida as Hurricane Matthew churns up the coast. https://t.co/944xgkHFtZ pic.twitter.com/WrFPk1EiVvDramatic video shows power lines exploding in Merritt Island, Florida as Hurricane Matthew churns up the coast. https://t.co/944xgkHFtZ pic.twitter.com/WrFPk1EiVv
Downed power lines could electrify standing water, a major danger for anyone who chose not to heed warnings to evacuate.Downed power lines could electrify standing water, a major danger for anyone who chose not to heed warnings to evacuate.
“The fact of the matter is we already have a couple thousand people that stayed, and those people need to stay where they are,” Cocoa Beach mayor Tim Tumulty told CNN.“The fact of the matter is we already have a couple thousand people that stayed, and those people need to stay where they are,” Cocoa Beach mayor Tim Tumulty told CNN.
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Florida governor: still 'a long way to go'Florida governor: still 'a long way to go'
Florida Governor Rick Scott updated the nation on Hurricane Matthew’s path along Florida’s coast, Friday morning on CBS This Morning.Florida Governor Rick Scott updated the nation on Hurricane Matthew’s path along Florida’s coast, Friday morning on CBS This Morning.
Scott said as of 7:15am ET the hurricane remained, “a little bit off our coast which is a blessing.”Scott said as of 7:15am ET the hurricane remained, “a little bit off our coast which is a blessing.”
“We’re going to see up to 12 ft in the Jacksonville area,” Scott said, referring to storm surge in the northern, coastal city. “We still have a long way to go. We have this all day today.”“We’re going to see up to 12 ft in the Jacksonville area,” Scott said, referring to storm surge in the northern, coastal city. “We still have a long way to go. We have this all day today.”
Scott said about 40,000 Floridians were without power as Matthew cruised up the coast toward Daytona Beach, the well-known tourist destination.Scott said about 40,000 Floridians were without power as Matthew cruised up the coast toward Daytona Beach, the well-known tourist destination.
Mathew is expected to ride the Florida-Georgia coast heading northward through Friday, arriving at the southern coast of South Carolina at 2am Saturday, according to the latest predictions from the National Hurricane Center.Mathew is expected to ride the Florida-Georgia coast heading northward through Friday, arriving at the southern coast of South Carolina at 2am Saturday, according to the latest predictions from the National Hurricane Center.
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Tampa expects to avoid the worst of the storm as Hurricane Matthew shifts eastward, the National Weather Service reports.Tampa expects to avoid the worst of the storm as Hurricane Matthew shifts eastward, the National Weather Service reports.
.@NWSTampaBay gave us an update. Due to Matthew shifting to east, wind should not be very significant @CityofTampa. Should be done by 11am. pic.twitter.com/GoKa9CnRuJ.@NWSTampaBay gave us an update. Due to Matthew shifting to east, wind should not be very significant @CityofTampa. Should be done by 11am. pic.twitter.com/GoKa9CnRuJ
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Here's the state of play at 7am EDTHere's the state of play at 7am EDT
As the east coast wakes up, Hurricane Matthew is moving north along the Florida coast, battering Cape Canaveral with wind speeds of up to 107mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Brevard County and Volusia County are also heavily affected, and Daytona Beach is seeing increasingly fierce conditions.As the east coast wakes up, Hurricane Matthew is moving north along the Florida coast, battering Cape Canaveral with wind speeds of up to 107mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Brevard County and Volusia County are also heavily affected, and Daytona Beach is seeing increasingly fierce conditions.
Curfews are in place in several coastal districts, including Seminola County, and local news channels are broadcasting footage of near-deserted interstate roads.Curfews are in place in several coastal districts, including Seminola County, and local news channels are broadcasting footage of near-deserted interstate roads.
Conditions are expected to worsen as the day wears on. Meteorologists are also predicting significant tidal storm surges on the coasts. Inland areas including Orlando are starting to feel the hurricane’s effects, with heavy rain and tropical storm conditions.Conditions are expected to worsen as the day wears on. Meteorologists are also predicting significant tidal storm surges on the coasts. Inland areas including Orlando are starting to feel the hurricane’s effects, with heavy rain and tropical storm conditions.
Georgia and South Carolina are bracing for the storm to move northwards. South Florida appears likely to escape the worst of Hurricane Matthew, with several areas seeing their storm warnings downgraded.Georgia and South Carolina are bracing for the storm to move northwards. South Florida appears likely to escape the worst of Hurricane Matthew, with several areas seeing their storm warnings downgraded.
I’m handing over to colleagues in the US now. If you’re experiencing the storm, please do share your experiences with us if it’s safe to do so – and take care.I’m handing over to colleagues in the US now. If you’re experiencing the storm, please do share your experiences with us if it’s safe to do so – and take care.
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The pleas for people to evacuate continue. Here’s the director of the National Hurricane Center:The pleas for people to evacuate continue. Here’s the director of the National Hurricane Center:
If you have been told by local officials to evacuate and that there is still time to leave, go now! Your life could depend on it! #MatthewIf you have been told by local officials to evacuate and that there is still time to leave, go now! Your life could depend on it! #Matthew
But last night there were reports that some were resisting the orders. Florida Today reports on some of the holdouts, including a group of nine adults, five children and various pets who have transformed an event room in the centre of Melbourne into a makeshift storm shelter:But last night there were reports that some were resisting the orders. Florida Today reports on some of the holdouts, including a group of nine adults, five children and various pets who have transformed an event room in the centre of Melbourne into a makeshift storm shelter:
“We have a ton of supplies: lots of food, lots of water, ice,” said Tracy Melhado, co-owner. “All kinds of activities for the kids. So we are well-equipped to be here for a little while if we have to — hopefully not.”“We have a ton of supplies: lots of food, lots of water, ice,” said Tracy Melhado, co-owner. “All kinds of activities for the kids. So we are well-equipped to be here for a little while if we have to — hopefully not.”
Meanwhile, the Orlando Sentinel reports on people refusing to leave their homes in Brevard and Cape Canaveral, which are currently bearing the brunt of the storm.Meanwhile, the Orlando Sentinel reports on people refusing to leave their homes in Brevard and Cape Canaveral, which are currently bearing the brunt of the storm.
“This one does scare me,” says Kevin Draddy, who planned to ride out the storm in his trailer home. “You gotta have faith. I know it’s a monster.”“This one does scare me,” says Kevin Draddy, who planned to ride out the storm in his trailer home. “You gotta have faith. I know it’s a monster.”
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Cape Canaveral is currently bearing the brunt of Hurricane Matthew:Cape Canaveral is currently bearing the brunt of Hurricane Matthew:
Cape Canaveral, FL outer eyewall Hurricane #Matthew @TheWeatherNetUS @StormhunterTWN @georgekourounis pic.twitter.com/W2a4WgHEhDCape Canaveral, FL outer eyewall Hurricane #Matthew @TheWeatherNetUS @StormhunterTWN @georgekourounis pic.twitter.com/W2a4WgHEhD
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More than 1 million people have been ordered to leave their homes in Florida, and many have been hunkering down in shelters set up in school gyms and other public buildings. The Orlando Sentinel has been touring some of these shelters as the storm kicks in.More than 1 million people have been ordered to leave their homes in Florida, and many have been hunkering down in shelters set up in school gyms and other public buildings. The Orlando Sentinel has been touring some of these shelters as the storm kicks in.
“The second and the third days are worse,” said David Vernaza, shelter co-manager for American Red Cross disaster services. “It’s no longer an adventure. They get antsy.”“The second and the third days are worse,” said David Vernaza, shelter co-manager for American Red Cross disaster services. “It’s no longer an adventure. They get antsy.”
And it’s not only people seeking refuge:And it’s not only people seeking refuge:
More than 400 pets are in the Brevard County evacuation shelters, including dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs and lizards. #HurricaneMathewMore than 400 pets are in the Brevard County evacuation shelters, including dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs and lizards. #HurricaneMathew
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The 5am Fri prototype storm surge watch/warning area extends from Fla. to N. Carolina. #Matthew @NOAA @NHCDirector https://t.co/R5OOOwDjqL pic.twitter.com/qrndURs8bfThe 5am Fri prototype storm surge watch/warning area extends from Fla. to N. Carolina. #Matthew @NOAA @NHCDirector https://t.co/R5OOOwDjqL pic.twitter.com/qrndURs8bf
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Hurricane Matthew’s outer eyewall – the area where the storm is strongest – is “brushing” Cape Canaveral, the National Hurricane Center reports in its latest bulletin. A 100mph gust has been recorded there. And as daylight arrives the storm is expected to pick up force.Hurricane Matthew’s outer eyewall – the area where the storm is strongest – is “brushing” Cape Canaveral, the National Hurricane Center reports in its latest bulletin. A 100mph gust has been recorded there. And as daylight arrives the storm is expected to pick up force.
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Almost all flights in and out of Orlando today are cancelled and other Florida airports are facing severe disruption and cancellations, according to tracking site Flightaware.Almost all flights in and out of Orlando today are cancelled and other Florida airports are facing severe disruption and cancellations, according to tracking site Flightaware.
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NBC meteorologist Alicia Roman has just tweeted this map of Hurricane Matthew’s current position:NBC meteorologist Alicia Roman has just tweeted this map of Hurricane Matthew’s current position:
#HurricaneMatthew - Category 3 just E of Melbourne, FL.Winds: 120 mph Gusts to 150 Moving NNW 13 mph@NBCChicago pic.twitter.com/Mt6LfqshTY#HurricaneMatthew - Category 3 just E of Melbourne, FL.Winds: 120 mph Gusts to 150 Moving NNW 13 mph@NBCChicago pic.twitter.com/Mt6LfqshTY
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Extreme Wind Warning for Port Canaveral and Cape Canaveral; take cover inside most interior room, stay away from doors/windows! #alert https://t.co/TqqHMxaHDTExtreme Wind Warning for Port Canaveral and Cape Canaveral; take cover inside most interior room, stay away from doors/windows! #alert https://t.co/TqqHMxaHDT