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Hurricane Florence: What We Know About the Year's First Major Storm

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Many sources are warning that Florence will be the most intense storm to strike the region in at least 25 years, since Hurricane Hugo, which was a Category 4 and sustained winds of 140 mph. Additionally, category 2 storm Helene, currently off the coast of Africa, is expected to crawl towards Europe after losing speed. click to zoom].

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Hurricane Florence: What You Need to Know About the Year's First Major Storm

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Many sources are warning that Florence will be the most intense storm to strike the region in at least 25 years, since Hurricane Hugo, which was a Category 4 and sustained winds of 140 mph. Additionally, category 2 storm Helene, currently off the coast of Africa, is expected to crawl towards Europe after losing speed. click to zoom].