Wednesday is shaping up to be the nicest day of the week. A northerly breeze will help bring in slightly drier air, and we'll see plenty of sunshine from start to finish. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s, with lower humidity. It'll feel much more comfortable than what we're used to this time of year. Wednesday is definitely the day to take advantage of.
Dominica’s leader sent out an emotional plea for help as Hurricane Maria smashed into the Caribbean island and caused “mind-boggling” devastation, but an ominous silence followed as the country lost all communications on Tuesday and the Category 5 hurricane barreled toward Puerto Rico, which looked likely to take a direct hit.
Emergency workers around hurricane-scarred Florida worked to make sure elderly residents were safe, evacuating multiple assisted-living facilities, after eight people died in a sweltering nursing home that lost its air conditioning in the storm.
Hurricane Irma damage photos
The Charleston area is seeing major impacts as Irma moves into the area.
The National Hurricane Center said Irma had winds of 120 mph (195 kilometers) and was centered 20 miles (30 kilometers) south of Naples on Sunday afternoon. It was moving north at 12 mph (19 kilometers per hour). At that rate, the center of the storm should come ashore sometime between 4 and 5 p.m.
Take a look at the damage Hurricane Irma has caused in the Caribbean Islands an Florida, so far.
Governors Roy Cooper and Henry McMaster held news conferences Friday as officials continue to prepare for Hurricane Irma's impact.
State officials across the southeast aren't taking any chances with Hurricane Irma.
