Thursday, October 6, 2016

Matthew gains strength ahead of US landfall

Hurricane Matthew is gaining strength as churns across the Bahamas towards the US coast.

The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida early on Friday morning with winds of around 130 miles per hour [200 kph].

More than two million people in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are being told to evacuate.

Correspondent Steve Mort in Orlando says the region is braced for the worst.

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Correspondent Steve Mort in Orlando says residents are preparing to be without supplies for some time after Matthew hits.

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Correspondent Steve Mort in Orlando says infrastructure is likely to be severely damaged in many parts of Florida.

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