Hanna kills 61 in Haiti, grows stronger

GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) - Authorities say 61 people have died in floods across Haiti caused by Tropical Storm Hanna.

The storm is nearing hurricane strength again, with its winds now up to 70 miles-per-hour.

Hanna could arrive in the U.S as a category 1 hurricane this weekend. A hurricane watch is posted along much of the Carolinas.

Officials in South Carolina say they might start issuing voluntary evacuation notices around noon.

Two other storms have also been gaining strength. Hurricane Ike is already an "extremely dangerous" category 4 storm that's seen wind speeds pick up to near 145 miles-per-hour. Forecasters say it's too early to say if it'll threaten land.

Behind that, Tropical Storm Josephine's sustained winds are near 60 miles-per-hour, after weakening some yesterday.

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