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Hurricane Florence outer bands reach the Carolinas, poised to unleash punishing wind and rain  Washington PostHurricane Florence is slashing the Carolinas in the opening act of a 3-day, coastal disaster  CNNHurricane Florence, A Large Category 2 Storm, Closes In On North Carolina Coast  NPRThe Latest: Florence now a Category 2 storm, still dangerous  Miami HeraldFull coverage |