S. Carolina governor declares state of emergency to prepare for Hurricane Idalia

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a state of emergency for the state, to prepare for potential effects from Hurricane Idalia.

Hurricane Idalia strengthened over the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday on its relentless crawl toward Florida's Gulf Coast, forcing evacuations in low-lying coastal areas that are expected to be swamped when the powerful storm hits on Wednesday.

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