Cuba Braces as Hurricane Ivan Powers to Category Five
Hurricane Ivan strengthened to a Category 5 and aimed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast after brushing western Cuba and threatening the tobacco regions of Pinar del Rio. Cuban officials warned residents while Fidel Castro declined U.S. aid, saying Cuba could recover on its own.
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Grand Cayman
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Ivan may worsen S C storm toll with potential tornadoes
Forecasters warn Ivan could mirror Frances by bringing heavy rains across South Carolina with the Midlands hardest hit. The state endured major flooding from Frances as 37 tornadoes touched down in two days, a record for the period, with potential new outbreaks if Ivan moves west.
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