Reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of people in the state of Florida, USA, have evacuated their homes to stay safe from Hurricane Matthew. This devastating storm has already caused at least 26 deaths as it swept through the Caribbean islands. According to Reuters, Hurricane Matthew has left four dead in the Dominican Republic and 22 dead in Haiti. Although a precise assessment of the damages in these countries is not yet available, initial reports suggest that Matthew has caused significant destruction in Haiti. The storm is said to have swept through Cuba and Haiti at a speed of 230 kilometers per hour. According to CNN, Florida Governor Rick Scott stated on Wednesday that this is a dangerous and deadly storm, and if it directly hits parts of the state, it could be one of the deadliest storms. He added, "Our priority is to save lives." The governor emphasized that while they are preparing for the worst, they hope for the best, but there is no room for error. He mentioned that citizens on the eastern coast of the state will see the effects of this storm within the next 24 hours. The report indicates that over one million people in the U.S. are in the path of this storm, but it may suddenly change direction towards the west of Florida. CNN also reported that 1.5 million people live in 12 cities in Florida in areas that are said to be the storm's impact zone. The National Hurricane Center has announced that when this storm reaches Florida, it will be classified as a Category 4 hurricane. It is said that the storm's speed will be 215 kilometers per hour as it sweeps through eastern Florida. The center also stated that Hurricane Matthew passed through the Bahamas at a speed of 185 kilometers per hour on Wednesday night and is currently located 580 kilometers from West Palm Beach, Florida. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama has urged those in the storm's path to heed warnings and for citizens in the potential impact zone of Hurricane Matthew to evacuate and take these orders seriously.
Hurricane Matthew Leaves 26 Dead; Warning to Residents of East Florida
Hurricane Matthew has caused significant destruction in the Caribbean, resulting in 26 deaths, and has prompted mass evacuations in Florida as it approaches the state. Governor Rick Scott warns of the storm's potential deadliness and urges residents to prepare for its impact. The situation is critical as over a million people in the U.S. are in the storm's path.
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📰 What Happened
Hurricane Matthew has caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean, leading to 26 fatalities and prompting mass evacuations in Florida as it approaches the state.
- Hurricane Matthew has left at least 26 dead in the Caribbean, including 22 in Haiti and 4 in the Dominican Republic.
- Over one million people in Florida are in the storm's projected path, with warnings of it potentially being a Category 4 hurricane.
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📚 Background
Hurricanes are powerful storms that can cause catastrophic damage, particularly in coastal areas, and are a recurring threat during the Atlantic hurricane season.
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