PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida

The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning and a storm surge warning for coastal Volusia County, as well as a tropical storm warning for inland areas.

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Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to strengthen into a hurricane later today, Wednesday, as it approaches the Florida, and its impacts are beginning to be seen in Ormond Beach. 

The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning and a storm surge warning for coastal Volusia County, as well as a tropical storm warning for inland areas. A flood warning is also in effect for the St. Johns River near Astor and DeLand, and a flood watch for inland Volusia County.

According to Volusia County, maximum impacts from Nicole will be felt around 10 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 9, through noon Thursday, Nov. 10. 

A countywide curfew is in effect beginning 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, through 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10. Volusia County has also issued a mandatory evacuation for residents who live east of the intracoastal waterway, as well as all those who live in low-lying areas, manufactured and mobile homes east of I-95, and all campsites and RV parks. 

 

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