MAJOR MATTHEW TARGETS SOUTHEAST COAST
- HURRICANE MATTHEW MAINTAINING WINDS OF 135-145 MPH IS STRONGEST STORM IN OVER A DECADE TO IMPACT HAITI & CUBA.
- SURGE OF 10-15 FEET, RAINFALL OF 15-25 INCHES OR MORE LIKELY IN HAITI, EASTERN CUBAN & THE BAHAMAS THROUGH THURSDAY AM.
- HURRICANE WATCHES EXPECTED FOR EASTERN FLORIDA, LANDFALL IN GEORGIA OR SOUTH CAROLINA AS A MAJOR HURRICANE INCREASINGLY POSSIBLE. WIND IMPACTS POSSIBLE IN MID-ATLANTIC METRO AREAS.
- LARGE SWELLS & DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS TO AFFECT SOUTHEAST & MID-ATLANTIC COAST THROUGH THE WEEKEND. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON IMPACT SCENARIOS IN PROGRESS.