Hurricane Florence draws closer as evacuations, preparations continue - WTOP Morning Headlines - Tuesday, September 11, 2018

A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Virginia's Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas. Virginia and Maryland declared states of emergency in preparation for the hurricane. Meteorologists warn that the D.C. area could be hit by tropical storm-force winds and major flooding. Here are ways you can begin to prepare. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - September 11, 2018 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Hurricane Florence draws closer as evacuations, preparations continue]( A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Virginia's Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas. Virginia and Maryland declared states of emergency in preparation for the hurricane. Meteorologists warn that the D.C. area could be hit by tropical storm-force winds and major flooding. Here are ways you can begin to prepare. 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