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Hurricane Dorian, Again Category 2, Is Hitting Carolinas With 'Serious' Strength

"This is a life-threatening situation," the National Hurricane Center says. The recharged storm is churning off the coast of the Carolinas, bringing heavy rain, floods and possible tornadoes.
Hurricane Dorian is edging close to the Southeastern coast, bringing dangerous flooding to South Carolina. The storm is seen here at 8 a.m. ET Thursday.

Hurricane Dorian is churning just off the coast of the Carolinas, flooding areas along the shore of both states with a storm surge that could measure up to 5-8 feet. The storm, which regained Category 3 intensity overnight, now threatens heavy rainfall up to 15 inches and flash flooding. It has also spun off .

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