Tropical Storm Nate has strengthened into a category one hurricane and is speeding towards the United States after killing at least 21 people in Central America.
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| Landslides have caused damage to towns and roads, like this highway in Casa Mata, Costa Rica. |
Forecasters said it was likely to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico before making landfall near New Orleans.
Louisiana and Mississippi officials declared states of emergency and evacuations ahead of the hurricane's expected landfall on Saturday night local time.
Evacuations began at some offshore oil platforms in the Gulf.
Read the ABC News story - “Hurricane Nate: US states on alert after storm leaves trail of destruction in Central America.”
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