Whole of Florida is under a state of emergency as Dorian the second largest and hurricane of the Atlantic Season tracks near north of Bahamas later this week. Its category is put under 4 storm.
As in an interview given to CNN acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor said Friday morning "It's going to impact the entirety of Florida, and residents need to be prepared," "So, take the time now ... to understand what your local risk is." He further added that, "The clock is ticking right now and don't waste time. Prepare yourself and your family."
"There is a wide cone of uncertainty of the storm, especially since it is still days from landfall on Florida," CNN meteorologist Rob Shackelford said. The cone extends from Key West up to around Jacksonville, a distance of 500 miles, he added.
Dorian could also impact Florida's Kennedy Space Center, NASA has said it will have a crawler-transporter move. The US Air Force is evacuating 16 aircraft from MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa to McConnell Air Force Base near Wichita, Kansas, an Air Force official said.
Florida residents have been stocking up on gas and food for a stormy weekend, and officials are urging those in the state to be prepared.
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