Already deadly and now closing in on haiti, packing 140mph winds. At one point considered the strongest atlantic hurricane in nearly a decade, but its the storms slow speed, moving at just 7 miles per hour, that makes it so dangerous. This is considered a rainmaker. We are talking about lifethreatening rain. Potentially 40 inches of rain. And this could be devastating in this area for so many who are still living in homes like this, homes that are fragile, and protection. It is going to be a long 24 hours ahead. Linsey davis, abc news, haiti. Shelley and though the danger is hundreds of miles away, the impact is being felt in the Granite State. New hampshires Haitian Community is very concerned about family and friends back home. Wmurs mike cronin joins us live with a story of one state lawmaker. Is one of the strongest atlantic storms in recent memory. And its on a direct path to haiti and that has one state , representative and other members of New Hampshires Haitian Community on edg
Already deadly and now closing in on haiti, packing 140mph winds. At one point considered the strongest atlantic hurricane in nearly a decade, but its the storms slow speed, moving at just 7 miles per hour, that makes it so dangerous. This is considered a rainmaker. We are talking about lifethreatening rain. Potentially 40 inches of rain. And this could be devastating in this area for so many who are still living in homes like this, homes that are fragile, and protection. It is going to be a long 24 hours ahead. Linsey davis, abc news, haiti. Shelley and though the danger is hundreds of miles away, the impact is being felt in the Granite State. New hampshires Haitian Community is very concerned about family and friends back home. Wmurs mike cronin joins us live with a story of one state lawmaker. Is one of the strongest atlantic storms in recent memory. And its on a direct path to haiti and that has one state , representative and other members of New Hampshires Haitian Community on edg
Bracing for more heavy wind and rain that could trigger massive mudslides and devastating floods. I pray that everybody is safe, and its not as bad as theyre predicting. Reporter the american coast also on alert. Take a look at these empty store shelves and this long line outside a costco in florida. Residents are stocking up after warnings from officials in florida to the carolinas urging the public to be prepared, you dont want to take a chance. Listen to the local officials. You have a great team here. Theyre going to do the right thing, but everybody has to listen to them. Reporter because of Hurricane Matthew, president obama canceled his Campaign Event in florida tomorrow. Instead were told hes headed to f. E. M. A. Headquarters to stay on top of the storms developments. Jean lets continue our coverage with mike haddad, and mike yes, its moving away from haiti, just about to make landfall in southeastern portions of cuba. As you can clearly see, the center of circulation again mo
North, Southern States are preparing as fema is deploying personnel to several states. The storm could make landfall in florida as early as tomorrow and a hurricane watch has been issued for the sunshine state. With winds reaching 145 Miles Per Hour, Florida Governor rick scott is telling people to prepare for the worse and not to take Hurricane Matthew lightly. If matthew directly hits florida there will be massive destruction that we havent seen in years. This is nothing something that we want to play with. And the other thing i would tell everyone is if you dont get out in time, you might actually get stuck and i think thats worst Case Scenario is to be stuck on the coast and have no place to go because you didnt meet the evacuation time. Chris and in south carolina, the governor just issued a state of emergency. Governor nikki haley is planning to issue an Evacuation Order tomorrow to give one Million People time to safely leave. Lets now take a look at the latest track of Hurrican
North, Southern States are preparing as fema is deploying personnel to several states. The storm could make landfall in florida as early as tomorrow and a hurricane watch has been issued for the sunshine state. With winds reaching 145 Miles Per Hour, Florida Governor rick scott is telling people to prepare for the worse and not to take Hurricane Matthew lightly. If matthew directly hits florida there will be massive destruction that we havent seen in years. This is nothing something that we want to play with. And the other thing i would tell everyone is if you dont get out in time, you might actually get stuck and i think thats worst Case Scenario is to be stuck on the coast and have no place to go because you didnt meet the evacuation time. Chris and in south carolina, the governor just issued a state of emergency. Governor nikki haley is planning to issue an Evacuation Order tomorrow to give one Million People time to safely leave. Lets now take a look at the latest track of Hurrican