1. Five reasons not to underestimate Hurricane Florence

From The Hill: "Hurricane Florence is still a monster of storm, the likes of which haven't been seen in the Carolinas and Virginia for decades, according to FEMA."

2. As Florence bears down, what do I carry with me?

From Washington Post: "Noticing the date — Sept. 11 — puts a perspective on lamenting valued possessions in the path of Hurricane Florence."

3. Florence's deadly message

From CNN: "Officials expect more than a million people to heed their warnings and leave their homes before the storm makes landfall."

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