Fatal Storm Hits China

A fatal and dangerous storm hit China and caused the evacuation of millions of people. The storm killed 5 people in Taiwan and 55 people in Vietnam. It started as a typhoon and then weakened to a tropical storm. Homes were wrecked and there were power outages.

About 1.4 million people were evacuated from the costal areas, including more than 500,000 tourists who occupied beach resorts for the National Day holiday week. 75,000 fishing vessels were ordered to go back to port and ferry trips and sightseeing boats were canceled.

Hurricane Gabrielle Set to Hit the United States

It is reported that subtropical storm Gabrielle is picking up intensity and is set to hit the North and South Carolina by Monday. A tropical storm warning was issued for North Carolina on Saturday. The storm is currently heading toward the Gulf Stream where storms often gather strength. It is expected to bring rain and strong winds. Subtropical storms usually have wind speeds of up to 73 mph.