Lashing the southern Bahamas with 75-mph winds, Hanna grew into a Category 1 hurricane Monday afternoon, and with forecasters predicting a turn toward Georgia and South Carolina, Charleston and other coastal counties shifted into storm mode.

Forecasters said Monday that Hanna could make landfall Friday or Saturday somewhere between Florida and North Carolina, with the latest track taking the eye through Savannah.

Right behind Hanna was another storm system that forecasters say could develop into another threatening hurricane by midweek. Its name would be Ike.

"We are now at the height of hurricane season, and for those who have not done so already, it is time to gather supplies and review family emergency plans in order to be prepared," said Cathy Haynes, Charleston County Emergency Preparedness Director.

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1. Chris wrote: is our number (Savannah area) finally up I wonder?  I should note that in years past (recent years) the track has projected a direct hit on Savannah but the closest they’ve actually made landfall come is North Carolina or Florida.  The best place I’ve found to track this stuff is: http://pajamasmedia.com/weathernerd September 1, 7:29 pm | [comment link]

2. Sherri wrote: Two of the computer modeled paths cross over my community. :-( Let’s hope Hanna is *not* hard-hearted. September 1, 7:33 pm | [comment link]

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