Hurricane Florence continues to strengthen rapidly this morning, now a Major Hurricane once again with maximum sustained winds over 100mph. The storm is expected to continue to strengthen today as it approaches warmer waters and continues to enter an environment with low shear. This live blog will be updated throughout the day with the very latest information, imagery, and data.
12:30pm Update: Florence has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130mph. Additional rapid intensification is expected today, as the upper-level atmospheric environment becomes more favorable over the system. Shear, which has inhibited the systems development thus far, will be greatly reduced, allowing for improved upper-level outflow ventilation as the storm moves over warmer waters.
Good morning and Happy Monday! It’s a rough one out there this morning. Showers continue throughout the Northeast and Mid Atlantic, with temperatures in the 50’s and a very damp airmass in place. This weather is generally expected to persist today, but it will be particularly cool this morning. Bring a jacket and an umbrella along with you.
Over the next 24-48 hours, this page will be continually updated with information on Hurricane Florence. The live blog below serves as a constant feed of information. Check back here for the very latest details as the storm strengthens.