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Hurricane Matthew: storm weakens but continues to lash Florida and Georgia – live Hurricane Matthew: storm weakens but continues to lash Florida and Georgia – live
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The eyewall of the hurricane is currently right on the coast of South Carolina.
#NOAA43 completed the first leg through #HurricaneMatthew. Eyewall right on the coast of SC. pic.twitter.com/I9pr178TVn
62mph wind gust in Beaufort, #HurricaneMatthew closing in on a landfall. #chswx pic.twitter.com/8tk1RGmNbb
Looks like #Matthew could make a landfall after all. Eyewall getting close to Hilton Head, still moving north towards our location pic.twitter.com/xWAG0JCEam
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Summary as at 3amSummary as at 3am
It’s just gone 3am eastern time in the US and the worst of Hurricane Matthew is hitting Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding suburbs and towns.It’s just gone 3am eastern time in the US and the worst of Hurricane Matthew is hitting Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding suburbs and towns.
This is how things stand:This is how things stand:
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Savannah and surrounding areas are expected to be experiencing the worst of the storm now. We don’t yet have any confirmation of landfall.Savannah and surrounding areas are expected to be experiencing the worst of the storm now. We don’t yet have any confirmation of landfall.
There’s a curfew in effect from midnight to 5am for most areas along the southeast coast, and we won’t be able to see the full extent of the damage in southern Georgia and northern Florida until daybreak.There’s a curfew in effect from midnight to 5am for most areas along the southeast coast, and we won’t be able to see the full extent of the damage in southern Georgia and northern Florida until daybreak.
There have also been a number of reports of crashes on the i95. A lot of trees down on the road.There have also been a number of reports of crashes on the i95. A lot of trees down on the road.
Hurricane #Matthew Ax on i95 near Ridgeland, #savannah ~ Jasper Co. @WSAV pic.twitter.com/Tq5JAaL1HYHurricane #Matthew Ax on i95 near Ridgeland, #savannah ~ Jasper Co. @WSAV pic.twitter.com/Tq5JAaL1HY
The New York Times summarised the impact of the storm on Florida in this video.The New York Times summarised the impact of the storm on Florida in this video.
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Hurricane could make landfall, experts sayHurricane could make landfall, experts say
The US National Hurricane Centre has issued its 2am update, which shows the system tracking along the coast to reach North Carolina by 8pm Saturday.The US National Hurricane Centre has issued its 2am update, which shows the system tracking along the coast to reach North Carolina by 8pm Saturday.
this is the 2am update from the US National Hurricane Centre. #HurricaneMatthew https://t.co/ZNETyaF1ej pic.twitter.com/pS5GhYhyZgthis is the 2am update from the US National Hurricane Centre. #HurricaneMatthew https://t.co/ZNETyaF1ej pic.twitter.com/pS5GhYhyZg
It’s currently travelling north, toward the coast, at 12mph/19kmh. Maximum wind speeds of 105mph/160k/h.It’s currently travelling north, toward the coast, at 12mph/19kmh. Maximum wind speeds of 105mph/160k/h.
The radar looks pretty scary. That wide yellow band at the bottom of system is the eyewall - if it crosses fully on to land, then Hurricane Matthew will have made landfall for the first time in the US.The radar looks pretty scary. That wide yellow band at the bottom of system is the eyewall - if it crosses fully on to land, then Hurricane Matthew will have made landfall for the first time in the US.
Northern eyewall of #Matthew perilously close to SC/GA. Only 1 wobble brings it ashore! Be safe! pic.twitter.com/xtn9YxMDA6Northern eyewall of #Matthew perilously close to SC/GA. Only 1 wobble brings it ashore! Be safe! pic.twitter.com/xtn9YxMDA6
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There are reports coming through that the eyewall of the hurricane is just about to make, landfall at Hilton Head. That’s not quite the eye of the storm (although there are predictions the eye itself will hit) but it is the area that contains the worst winds.There are reports coming through that the eyewall of the hurricane is just about to make, landfall at Hilton Head. That’s not quite the eye of the storm (although there are predictions the eye itself will hit) but it is the area that contains the worst winds.
That’s expected to be in the next half an hour to an hour, so between 2.30am and 3am eastern.That’s expected to be in the next half an hour to an hour, so between 2.30am and 3am eastern.
Landfall in Beaufort County is a very bad scenario for increased surge impacts in #CHS. Really, really hoping the turn happens soon.Landfall in Beaufort County is a very bad scenario for increased surge impacts in #CHS. Really, really hoping the turn happens soon.
Core of #Matthew just 45 miles south of Hilton Head and moving DUE NORTH at 12 mph! Could be getting a landfall. pic.twitter.com/9u8E9Q7dteCore of #Matthew just 45 miles south of Hilton Head and moving DUE NORTH at 12 mph! Could be getting a landfall. pic.twitter.com/9u8E9Q7dte
The Savannah River in downtown Savannah has breached its banks, and that flooding is expecting to worsen as the eyewall approaches.The Savannah River in downtown Savannah has breached its banks, and that flooding is expecting to worsen as the eyewall approaches.
Trouble in #Savannah as the Savannah River overflows its banks ... the flooding begins. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/F1firqk2jrTrouble in #Savannah as the Savannah River overflows its banks ... the flooding begins. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/F1firqk2jr
Butler Avenue on #TybeeIsland under water due to #HurricaneMatthew Storm Surge and high tide. 2nd highest tide since #HurricaneDavid #wtoc pic.twitter.com/5ezexcREdnButler Avenue on #TybeeIsland under water due to #HurricaneMatthew Storm Surge and high tide. 2nd highest tide since #HurricaneDavid #wtoc pic.twitter.com/5ezexcREdn
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The worst of the weather is expected to reach Hilton Head Island, on the coast just north of Savannah, very soon.The worst of the weather is expected to reach Hilton Head Island, on the coast just north of Savannah, very soon.
Eyewall is within 10 miles of the coast of Hilton Head Island. Extremely dangerous situation unfolding pic.twitter.com/Hf0oJn23NvEyewall is within 10 miles of the coast of Hilton Head Island. Extremely dangerous situation unfolding pic.twitter.com/Hf0oJn23Nv
If you know people on Hilton Head, call them and let them know that there is the potential for extremely dangerous wind soon.If you know people on Hilton Head, call them and let them know that there is the potential for extremely dangerous wind soon.
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The eye of the hurricane is now about 35 miles/56km southeast of Savannah, and it’s still moving northward.The eye of the hurricane is now about 35 miles/56km southeast of Savannah, and it’s still moving northward.
The Weather Channel’s hurricane expert, Michael Lowry, says the “eye wall,” the area of the worst wind, is about 10 miles, or 16km, off the coast. He has suggested it could make landfall, just north of Savannah, but official predictions are that it will remain offshore.The Weather Channel’s hurricane expert, Michael Lowry, says the “eye wall,” the area of the worst wind, is about 10 miles, or 16km, off the coast. He has suggested it could make landfall, just north of Savannah, but official predictions are that it will remain offshore.
The eye of #HurricaneMatthew is going to come REALLY close to #Savannah & #MyrtleBeach. #WCCB @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/ISTC9lyg1AThe eye of #HurricaneMatthew is going to come REALLY close to #Savannah & #MyrtleBeach. #WCCB @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/ISTC9lyg1A
There is significant flooding already, from storm surges combined with high tide and more than 12 hours of continuous rainfall. That flooding is expected to worsen over the next few hours.There is significant flooding already, from storm surges combined with high tide and more than 12 hours of continuous rainfall. That flooding is expected to worsen over the next few hours.
Tide levels 11.23 ft MLLW at Ft Pulaski, 2nd highest on record, 8.81 at CHS, Tied-3rd highest. Remain away from surge areas! #scwx #gawxTide levels 11.23 ft MLLW at Ft Pulaski, 2nd highest on record, 8.81 at CHS, Tied-3rd highest. Remain away from surge areas! #scwx #gawx
We found this abandoned car just outside of Savannah on the road to Tybee Island. Looks like the driver got out ok. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/yQWpon2yHgWe found this abandoned car just outside of Savannah on the road to Tybee Island. Looks like the driver got out ok. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/yQWpon2yHg
Tide level at 8.87’, third highest on record in the Charleston Harbor and highest since Hurricane Hugo.Tide level at 8.87’, third highest on record in the Charleston Harbor and highest since Hurricane Hugo.
The Savannah fire service, which stopped responding to emergency calls about two hours ago, has moved its trucks inside.The Savannah fire service, which stopped responding to emergency calls about two hours ago, has moved its trucks inside.
The many uses for #Savannah Civic Center arena include sheltering fire trucks from #hurricanes pic.twitter.com/IW3UQc1x9WThe many uses for #Savannah Civic Center arena include sheltering fire trucks from #hurricanes pic.twitter.com/IW3UQc1x9W
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According to sogging wet Weather Channel reporter/meteorologist Chris Warren, who has been heroically standing on Folly Beach near Charleston for several hours, the rain in the area now has a “pinging quality to it.”According to sogging wet Weather Channel reporter/meteorologist Chris Warren, who has been heroically standing on Folly Beach near Charleston for several hours, the rain in the area now has a “pinging quality to it.”
Wettest man alive rn pic.twitter.com/RXnr9wyz7UWettest man alive rn pic.twitter.com/RXnr9wyz7U
I’m not sure what that means, except that he’s perhaps been made to stand in the path of a hurricane for too long.I’m not sure what that means, except that he’s perhaps been made to stand in the path of a hurricane for too long.
There is a very brave wx dude standing on Folly Beach, SC. #MatthewThere is a very brave wx dude standing on Folly Beach, SC. #Matthew
That poor @weatherchannel reporter in Folly Beach needs a break! Poor guy! #HurricaneMatthewThat poor @weatherchannel reporter in Folly Beach needs a break! Poor guy! #HurricaneMatthew
Apparently it’s because the raindrops are not especially fat, but are being driven by strong winds to “ping” off your raincoat.Apparently it’s because the raindrops are not especially fat, but are being driven by strong winds to “ping” off your raincoat.
Folly Beach has been without power for some time, and has also begun to lose mobile phone signal.Folly Beach has been without power for some time, and has also begun to lose mobile phone signal.
Pitch dark in Folly Beach. Not comforting while waiting out #HurricaneMatthew. @WLOS_13 pic.twitter.com/pOZD6X6e9qPitch dark in Folly Beach. Not comforting while waiting out #HurricaneMatthew. @WLOS_13 pic.twitter.com/pOZD6X6e9q
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This is a report from a buoy 40 nautical miles southeast of Savannah.This is a report from a buoy 40 nautical miles southeast of Savannah.
Grays Reef Buoy 41008 off GA coast is now reporting calm winds after gusting to 68 knots the last hour. Maybe in the eye?? #MatthewGrays Reef Buoy 41008 off GA coast is now reporting calm winds after gusting to 68 knots the last hour. Maybe in the eye?? #Matthew
Here’s the satellite view, courtesy of NASA.Here’s the satellite view, courtesy of NASA.
Our Global Hawk takes #HurricaneMatthew's temperature to help measure its intensity. (Eyewall is also shown.) https://t.co/ySqhnPgJc6 pic.twitter.com/h1z2zBaFnJOur Global Hawk takes #HurricaneMatthew's temperature to help measure its intensity. (Eyewall is also shown.) https://t.co/ySqhnPgJc6 pic.twitter.com/h1z2zBaFnJ
The NASA Global Hawk is heading home, but not before taking one last look inside #Matthew’s spiral bands. pic.twitter.com/azDxc1WUeDThe NASA Global Hawk is heading home, but not before taking one last look inside #Matthew’s spiral bands. pic.twitter.com/azDxc1WUeD
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Meanwhile, in Florida.Meanwhile, in Florida.
We have over 180 shelters open – over 23,000 people are in our shelters now. We will have an updated shelter count at midnight.We have over 180 shelters open – over 23,000 people are in our shelters now. We will have an updated shelter count at midnight.
The eye of Hurricane #Matthew is just off the coast of Georgia. Storm surge flooding continues in northeast Florida. Stay indoors!The eye of Hurricane #Matthew is just off the coast of Georgia. Storm surge flooding continues in northeast Florida. Stay indoors!
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Emergency services have issued a flash flood warning for lower-lying inland suburbs of Savannah, from now until 6.15am.Emergency services have issued a flash flood warning for lower-lying inland suburbs of Savannah, from now until 6.15am.
High tide is expected to hit in 60 to 90 minutes.High tide is expected to hit in 60 to 90 minutes.
⚠️ Move to higher ground! Flash Flood Warning including Statesboro GA and Rincon GA until 6:15 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/fqOT79ucL4⚠️ Move to higher ground! Flash Flood Warning including Statesboro GA and Rincon GA until 6:15 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/fqOT79ucL4
A new tornado warning has been issued for Georgetown and Williamsburg counties in South Carolina. Radar indicates a tornado system moving about 75km/h is expected to hit between midnight and 1am, local time.A new tornado warning has been issued for Georgetown and Williamsburg counties in South Carolina. Radar indicates a tornado system moving about 75km/h is expected to hit between midnight and 1am, local time.
Meanwhile, this is something of an achievement.Meanwhile, this is something of an achievement.
Hurricane #Matthew is now tied with Frances (2004) for 8th most Accumulated Cyclone Energy by a hurricane in the satellite era (since 1966). pic.twitter.com/DLTPJ0ziTWHurricane #Matthew is now tied with Frances (2004) for 8th most Accumulated Cyclone Energy by a hurricane in the satellite era (since 1966). pic.twitter.com/DLTPJ0ziTW
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The National Weather Service is warning of a “life-threatening” storm surge along the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines.The National Weather Service is warning of a “life-threatening” storm surge along the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines.
11PM #Matthew update: Center to pass GA coast, come close to CHS near daybreak w/ life-threatening surge along GA/SC coasts! #scwx #gawx11PM #Matthew update: Center to pass GA coast, come close to CHS near daybreak w/ life-threatening surge along GA/SC coasts! #scwx #gawx
Tides along the GA/SC coasts rising as high tide approaches! If in a surge prone area, be sure you are not near ground level! #scwx #gawxTides along the GA/SC coasts rising as high tide approaches! If in a surge prone area, be sure you are not near ground level! #scwx #gawx
The wind speeds are up to 160km/h (or 100mph) but the main threat to safety is that storm surge, which is expected to cause widespread flooding and significant damage. About 350,000 people have evacuated and more than 1m people in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are without power - although not, interestingly, in central Savannah.The wind speeds are up to 160km/h (or 100mph) but the main threat to safety is that storm surge, which is expected to cause widespread flooding and significant damage. About 350,000 people have evacuated and more than 1m people in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are without power - although not, interestingly, in central Savannah.
Center of #HurricaneMatthew getting closer to land again given its direction of movement & shape of coast [radar courtesy @CODMeteorology] pic.twitter.com/l30BWWyf47Center of #HurricaneMatthew getting closer to land again given its direction of movement & shape of coast [radar courtesy @CODMeteorology] pic.twitter.com/l30BWWyf47
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In a small bit of good news, the tornado watch has been called off.In a small bit of good news, the tornado watch has been called off.
#Tornado WATCH expires for Beaufort, Hampton & Jasper County (SC) and Bryan, Chatham & Effingham County (GA). #gawx #scwx #HurricaneMatthew#Tornado WATCH expires for Beaufort, Hampton & Jasper County (SC) and Bryan, Chatham & Effingham County (GA). #gawx #scwx #HurricaneMatthew
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While we focus on Hurricane Matthew, Tropical Storm Nicole is still blowing in the Atlantic, about 880km north of San Juan, Puerto Rico.While we focus on Hurricane Matthew, Tropical Storm Nicole is still blowing in the Atlantic, about 880km north of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Nicole was downgraded from a Hurricane early on Friday. The maximum sustained winds speeds are 96km/h, according to the US National Hurricane Centre, Reuters reports.Nicole was downgraded from a Hurricane early on Friday. The maximum sustained winds speeds are 96km/h, according to the US National Hurricane Centre, Reuters reports.
We now have TWO hurricanes in the Atlantic. #Matthew and #Nicole. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/N68oLr93PgWe now have TWO hurricanes in the Atlantic. #Matthew and #Nicole. #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/N68oLr93Pg
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This is what the storm surge looked like in Jacksonville, Florida.This is what the storm surge looked like in Jacksonville, Florida.
This just speaks for itself #JaxBeach #FCNStorm pic.twitter.com/KDzz4ycLotThis just speaks for itself #JaxBeach #FCNStorm pic.twitter.com/KDzz4ycLot
And the wind.And the wind.
Tree falls on the Southside #firstalertwx #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/4XcuiWCDRHTree falls on the Southside #firstalertwx #HurricaneMatthew pic.twitter.com/4XcuiWCDRH
And also apparently there are sharks.And also apparently there are sharks.
Yes....that is a shark. 😬#HurricaneMatthew #PrayForFL #prayforflorida pic.twitter.com/VsyYlHAF1WYes....that is a shark. 😬#HurricaneMatthew #PrayForFL #prayforflorida pic.twitter.com/VsyYlHAF1W
Now, remember that the impact in Savannah is supposed to be worse.Now, remember that the impact in Savannah is supposed to be worse.
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Hurricane Matthew is about 70 miles south-south-east of Savannah, with the worst expected to hit in a few hours.Hurricane Matthew is about 70 miles south-south-east of Savannah, with the worst expected to hit in a few hours.
The Weather Channel’s Michael Lowry says it could be the most devastating impact so far in the US. The risk is that the storm surge will coincide with high tide and break the record storm surge seen in Hurricane King in 1947.The Weather Channel’s Michael Lowry says it could be the most devastating impact so far in the US. The risk is that the storm surge will coincide with high tide and break the record storm surge seen in Hurricane King in 1947.
Scary night ahead for #Savannah. Possibly the worst we've seen on land from #Matthew at high tide, at night, w/ lots of city in the dark pic.twitter.com/XIdZ8rI4WWScary night ahead for #Savannah. Possibly the worst we've seen on land from #Matthew at high tide, at night, w/ lots of city in the dark pic.twitter.com/XIdZ8rI4WW
Lowry points out that could have been much worse: the eye of the hurricane is further off the coast than forecast (it hasn’t yet officially made landfall) and it is a weaker system than expected, downgraded to a category 2.Lowry points out that could have been much worse: the eye of the hurricane is further off the coast than forecast (it hasn’t yet officially made landfall) and it is a weaker system than expected, downgraded to a category 2.
#Savannah has a very real possibility of breaking an 80+ year storm #surge record tonight w/ #Matthew. High tide at 1:22 AM ET. #gawx pic.twitter.com/xyorKSJlUT#Savannah has a very real possibility of breaking an 80+ year storm #surge record tonight w/ #Matthew. High tide at 1:22 AM ET. #gawx pic.twitter.com/xyorKSJlUT
River Street in Savannah has been closed, and you can see why - it’s basically just part of the river now.River Street in Savannah has been closed, and you can see why - it’s basically just part of the river now.
BREAKING: River St is now closed in #Savannah. Police have blocked it off #Matthew pic.twitter.com/PhWUMdNOmvBREAKING: River St is now closed in #Savannah. Police have blocked it off #Matthew pic.twitter.com/PhWUMdNOmv
#RiverStreet in #Savannah, #Georgia is almost literally a part of the river. Many good times spent here, hope they can recover quickly. pic.twitter.com/5KGacu5rCc#RiverStreet in #Savannah, #Georgia is almost literally a part of the river. Many good times spent here, hope they can recover quickly. pic.twitter.com/5KGacu5rCc
The Savannah fire department has suspended its emergency response to calls.The Savannah fire department has suspended its emergency response to calls.
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, #Savannah Fire has suspended response to calls.Due to deteriorating weather conditions, #Savannah Fire has suspended response to calls.