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Authorities said her death appeared to be the result of a domestic incident and that her husband, Stephen Bowen, 40, was in custody.

The storm could bring high winds and heavy rain, which could produce flooding South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said.

Almost all of the dozens of people killed by Ian in hardest hit Lee County were 50 or older, with many in their 70s, 80s and even 90s.

The National Hurricane Center said the Category 2 storm is expected to strengthen into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 with winds of 130 mph (209 kph).

Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from back-to-back hurricanes in 2017 that killed about 3,000 people soon after the island filed for bankruptcy.

The Bahamas' health minister Duane Sands says the death toll left in the wake of Hurricane Dorian has risen to 20, with more fatalities to be expected.

By the time Dorian hits Florida late on Sunday or Monday, it could be a major hurricane, according to NHC.

This marks the first time in seven years that three hurricanes have developed in the Atlantic Basin at the same time.

National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham urged Florida residents not to bet on safety just because the specific forecast track has the storm just a bit offshore.

A tropical storm watch was posted on Sunday for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands.

The Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA) in B.C. is warning consumers about buying vehicles that were damaged in flood waters.

Tropical storms were solely given female names until the late 1970s.

Hurricane Milton quickly intensified Sunday and is on track to become a major hurricane with the Tampa Bay area in its sights, putting Florida on edge amid evacuation orders.

Hurricane Maria, as well as Hurricane Irma two weeks later, knocked out power and water to the island and caused widespread flooding that left many sick and elderly people unable to get medical treatment.

Storm surges, not wind speed, tend to dictate how dangerous a storm will be. That's part of why Hurricane Florence has experts worried.

For Canadians who own property in popular American vacation spots, securing flood and hurricane insurance is key, experts say.

The Maritimes could get a soaking this afternoon as the remnants of tropical storm Gordon work their way through the region.

The warship is delivering humanitarian relief to the Turks and Caicos island group as part of the Canadian Armed Forces' Operation Renaissance.

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The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging everyone to be prepared in case of an emergency