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Hurricane Charley Strengthens Near Florida

Hurricane Charley is upgraded to a Category 4 storm. The storm's sustained winds reach 145 mph as it bears down on Florida's west coast. Charley is expected to make landfall near Ft. Myers. An estimated 1.5 million have been urged to evacuate coastal and low-lying areas. Hear NPR News.

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