Hermin gained the strength of the hurricane and will fall on Florida 2 September

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Storm Hermin reached the strength of the hurricane in the afternoon of September 1 while in the Gulf of Florida.

He is expected to hit West Florida early in the morning of September 2, writes USA Today.

If Hermine maintains hurricane strength until then, it will be the first hurricane to hit the state since Wilma hit Florida on Oct. 24, 2005, and the state has not had a hurricane in a record 3 days.

State Governor Rick Scott emphasized that all residents must understand that the hurricane poses a real threat to life. And many Floridians have never experienced anything like this before.

Since Wilma collapsed in Florida, the population of the state has grown by 2 million due to newborns and relocated people. These people have never experienced such an ordeal.

As of 15: 00 local time, wind power in Hermin reached 75 miles per hour (120 km per hour). The state introduced a state of emergency.

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Meteorologists forecast heavy rain, heavy wind and tornadoes in the near future. September 2 will fall from 5 to 10 inches of rain over the central and northern parts of Florida. Residents are asked to prepare for a sudden flood, which may begin as a result of rains.

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