Watch livestream video around the coast as Matthew approaches

Parts of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina have been preparing for effects of Hurricane Matthew since the beginning of the week.

Hurricane Matthew is the first Category 5 Atlantic hurricane since Hurricane Felix in 2007.

City officials suggested evacuations in the southern states bracing for impact.

See the storm's latest developments in Florida at Action News Jax, WFTV and the Palm Beach Post.

See the storm's latest developments in the Carolinas at WSOC-TV.

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