Summary: Tropical Storm Florence is currently placed about 1,500 miles from the shores of North Carolina's outer banks. This storm is predicted to worsen to a hurricane at a later time this week. Also, the remnants of tropical storm Gordon will soak upon the Midwest and East this weekend, causing excessive flooding and rainfall. Over 50 million people live where there is a current flood warning, including the Midwest and Texas. The latest forecast shows that Tropical Storm Florence will near the U.S East coast, as a category 4 hurricane, which can cause serious damage, leaving destruction for months. This can also cause serious landfall, not only on the coasts, but further inland, including the Mid-west, Florida, and even Texas.
Analysis: This article was published earlier this morning around 10 a.m, and was recently updated around noon. This shows that the information that is present, is up-to-date and mainly accurate. This article is targeted towards the people of the United States, and the people who may be affected by the natural disaster. (Residents of Illinois, Indiana, Mid-west, and even Texas.) The purpose of writing this article was to keep the readers informed about the hurricane, and how hazardous it is. It also lets us know whom is in the "path of destruction" of the hurricane. Tropical Storm Florence is one of many, that occurs in the peak of hurricane season. This storm can relate to the damage that has been done with previous storms such as, Katrina, Harvey, and even Sandy, during hurricane season.
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/09/08/tropical-storm-florence-closer-united-states-north-carolina-hurricane/1237754002/
I think it is awful that a tropical storm is about to strike North Carolina's outer banks. After Hurricane Harvey last year, I hope North Carolina doesn't suffer as bad and that they are able to recover quickly. It was very well written and i enjoyed your analysis -gracie zytynski
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