As Hurricane Florence draws close to the Carolinas, people are preparing for the category 4 storm.
Florence is a mammoth, storm with sustained winds of up to 140 mph and is expected to reach the Carolinas early overnight Thursday. There have been more than a million people have been ordered to evacuate coastal areas and twenty inches of rain or more in some areas.
Stay safe out there Carolinas.
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 12: A sign reading, 'Sorry out of Service,' to cover a gas pump that ran out of gas ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 12, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Florence Approaches As A Major Hurricane
ATLANTIC BEACH, NC - SEPTEMBER 12: Al Brookins of Haverlock, North Carolina, poses with his shirt that lists some of the previoius hurricanes he has lived through while taking a stroll on the beach before the arrival of Hurricane Florence September 12, 2018 in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Coastal cities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgnian are under evacuation orders as the category 3 hurricane approaches the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 12: A sign reads "Go Away Florence" ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 12, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Florence slowed its approach to the U.S. today and was expected to turn south, stalling along the North Carolina and South Carolina coast and bringing with it torrential rain, high winds and a dangerous storm surge tomorrow through Saturday. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 11: A store's bread shelves are bare as people stock up on food ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Florence, already packing 130 mph winds, is expected to make landfall by late Thursday at near Category 5 strength along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC- SEPTEMBER 11: Local resident Dave Collins loads a sand bag into a truck as the coastal area is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Wrightsville Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC- SEPTEMBER 11: Local resident Dave Collins shovels sand into a bag while the coastal area is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Wrightsville Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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MOREHEAD CITY, NC - SEPTEMBER 12: Windows and doors are boarded up in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Florence September 12, 2018 in Morehead City, North Carolina. Coastal cities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgnian are under evacuation orders as the category 3 hurricane approaches the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
SURF CITY, NC- SEPTEMBER 13: A gas station pump is shut down with no gas as Hurricane Florence approaches the area, on September 13, 2018 in Surf City, North Carolina. Hurricane Florence is expected on early Friday possibly as a category 2 or 3 storm along the North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC- SEPTEMBER 11: Local residents fill sand bags that was provided by the town as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Wrightsville Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 12: Doug Lewis (L) and Chris Williams use plywood with the words 'Looters will be shot' to cover the windows of Knuckleheads bar as they try to protect the business ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 12, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC- SEPTEMBER 11: Hurricane Party is written on plywood covering the window of the Lager Heads Tavern as they prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Wrightsville Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC- SEPTEMBER 11: Windows are boarded up as local shops prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Wrightsville Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
WRIGHTVILLE BEACH, NC - SEPTEMBER 11: Workers board up shops while preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Wrightsville Beach, United States. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Florence Approaches As A Major Hurricane
ATLANTIC BEACH, NC - SEPTEMBER 12: People walk along the beach before the arrival of Hurricane Florence September 12, 2018 in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Coastal cities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgnian are under evacuation orders as the category 3 hurricane approaches the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 11: Jay Schwartz (L) and Michael Schwartz secure plywood over the windows of their business ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Florence is expected to make landfall by late Thursday to near Category 5 strength along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MRYTLE BEACH, SC. SEPTEMBER 12: Poolside furniture is placed in the pool of a hotel ahead of the approaching Hurricane Florence on September 12, 2018 in Mrytle Beach, South Carolina. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Florence Approaches As A Major Hurricane
MOREHEAD CITY, NC - SEPTEMBER 12: A large statue in the likeness of Poseidon, the Greek god of the oceans, stands along the boardwalk before the arrival of Hurricane Florence September 12, 2018 in Morehead City, North Carolina. Coastal cities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgnian are under evacuation orders as the category 3 hurricane approaches the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
SURF CITY, NC- SEPTEMBER 11: John Edwards holds a ladder for his son William Edwards while he attaches a sheet of plywood over a window of their family's beach cottage while preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Surf City, North Carolina. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MRYTLE BEACH, SC. SEPTEMBER 12: People walk along N. Ocean Blvd. while many hotels and businesses are closed and boarded up ahead of the approaching Hurricane Florence on September 12, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
MYRTLE BEACH, SC - SEPTEMBER 11: Jeff Bryant (L) and James Evans board the windows of a business ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 11, 2018 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Florence is expected to make landfall by late Thursday to near Category 5 strength along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Florence Approaches As A Major Hurricane
MOREHEAD CITY, NC - SEPTEMBER 12: Businesses are boarded up and scrawled with messages before the arrival of Hurricane Florence September 12, 2018 in Morehead City, North Carolina. Coastal cities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgnian are under evacuation orders as the category 3 hurricane approaches the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Carolinas Prepare As Hurricane Florence Approaches As Category 4 Storm
NAGS HEAD, NC - SEPTEMBER 12: The sun rises over the ocean ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence on September 12, 2018 in Nags Head, North Carolina. Hurricane Florence is expected on Friday possibly as a category 4 storm along the Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina coastline. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Florence Bears Down on U.S. East Coast
IN SPACE - SEPTEMBER 12: In this satellite image provided by U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Hurricane Florence churns through the Atlantic Ocean toward the U.S. East Coast on September 12, 2018. Florence slowed its approach to the U.S. today and was forecast to turn south, stalling along the North Carolina and South Carolina coast and bringing with it torrential rain, high winds and a dangerous storm surge tomorrow through Saturday. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images)
Hurricane Florence Bears Down on U.S. East Coast
IN SPACE - SEPTEMBER 12: In this satellite image provided by the National Aeronatics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA), Hurricane Florence churns through the Atlantic Ocean toward the U.S. East Coast on September 12, 2018. Florence slowed its approach to the U.S. today and was expected to turn south, stalling along the North Carolina and South Carolina coast and bringing with it torrential rain, high winds and a dangerous storm surge tomorrow through Saturday. The image was captured by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, currently living and working onboard the International Space Station. (Photo by ESA/NASA via Getty Images)
