Tropical Storm Florence has intensified into a hurricane, threatening to slam the East Coast later this week.
The National Hurricane Center announced Sunday morning that Florence escalated into a hurricane with winds reaching 75mph as it swirls across the Atlantic.
Florence may make landfall anywhere from New England to the Carolinas as soon as Thursday as a Category 3 or higher hurricane.
Tropical Storm Florence, pictured center, intensified into a hurricane Sunday morning
The hurricane was lasted spotted southeast of Bermuda moving at 6mph on course to hit the East Coast by Thursday
Florence is expected to pass through Bermuda and the Bahamas on Tuesday and Wednesday then on Thursday hit the East Coast
Last week Florence was a Category 4 hurricane before it weakened to a tropical storm, then regained strength this weekend into a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters predicted it would become a dangerous Category 4 storm before a possible landfall Friday.
The turbulent storm was last spotted 710 miles southeast of Bermuda moving west at 6mph.
Experts say the East Coast should prepare for a blow by the middle of the week as the hurricane rapidly intensifies.
'There is an increasing risk of two life-threatening impacts from Florence: storm surge at the coast and freshwater flooding from a prolonged heavy rainfall event inland,' the National Hurricane Center said at 11am.
The hurricane will pass through Bermuda before hitting the East Coast. Virginia, South and North Carolina have already declared states of emergencies
Florence will also bring flooding, intense rain, swells, and life-threatening rip currents
The hurricane is traveling at 6mph with 75mph winds as it crosses the Atlantic Ocean
'However, given the uncertainty in track and intensity forecasts at those time ranges, it’s too soon to determine the exact timing, location and magnitude of those impacts,' the center added.
The hurricane is forecast to travel through Bermuda and the Bahamas on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday it may hit mainland.
The storm will bring with it large swells and life-threatening rip currents.
As a result of the ominous storm, states across the East Coast are bracing for landfall with officials in the Carolinas and the Virginias making preparations.
The National Hurricane Center announced Florence turned into a hurricane on Sunday bringing with it prolonged rainfall and flooding
Storm trajectory: The fast-moving hurricane is expected to slam the US by Thursday
North Carolina's Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency urging residents to 'take steps now to get ready for impacts later this week'
This enhanced satellite image shows Florence third from right with two storms right behind it - storms Helene and Isaac
Stunning views of the hurricane from space show Florence's massive size in the Atlantic Ocean
A snap of Florence was taken from the International Space Station early Thursday morning
South Carolina and Virginia declared states of emergencies to give residents time to make preparations for the severe weather.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division tweeted Sunday that officials there are 'preparing for the possibility of a large-scale disaster'.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper also declared a state of emergency on Friday saying: 'We are entering the peak of hurricane season and we know well the unpredictability and power of these storms.'
US Navy ships are also evacuating their ships in the Hampton Roads area to leave the port.
Carnival Cruise Line announced it changed its schedule of cruise ships on Sunday to accommodate the weather threats.
Carnival Pride was scheduled to leave Baltimore and head to Bermuda during a week-long cruise. Instead the ship will now head to The Bahamas.
The company also said that Carnival Horizon has cancelled plans to visit San Juan in Puerto Rico on Sunday. It is expected to arrive in New York on Sept. 13.
Two more storms named Helene and Isaac are following behind Florence, according to Fox, but are expected to be less threatening.
Isaac is forecast to become a hurricane by Sunday evening or Monday. Helene is still a Tropical Storm.
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Main photo article Tropical Storm Florence has intensified into a hurricane, threatening to slam the East Coast later this week.
The National Hurricane Center announced Sunday morning that Florence escalated into a hurricane with winds reaching 75mph as it swirls across the Atlantic.
Florence may make landfall ...
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