Hurricane Matthew increased to a Category 4 storm with winds up to 140 mph Friday.
The Caribbean Sea cyclone has the potential to devastate island nations on its current path as well as brush against the East coast of Florida in the middle of next week, according to current forecasts.
The National Weather Service, Melbourne instructs residents to gather necessary supplies in the case of an impending natural disaster.
“Gather any supplies you may need – water, non-perishable items […],” NWS meteorologist Jessie Smith said.
“It is too soon to rule out possible hurricane impacts from Matthew in Florida.”
Countries, such as Jamaica, are in the midst of preparations for the storm.
Should a Category 4 hurricane pass through Central Florida, cancellations of university-held classes will take place.
Stay tuned to Knight News for continued hurricane coverage.
