Hurricane Dorian, now a high-end Category 4 with 150 mph winds, is picking up strength Saturday and also changing direction — with the current forecast showing a possible landfall in the Carolinas.   

Dorian is now expected to move up the Southeast coast, bringing dangerous storm surge and powerful winds to the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina during the middle of the week. But Floridians should still be on alert for impacts.

The latest forecast shows a possible landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina, as a Category 2 hurricane. 

Officials in South Carolina and Georgia have declared a state of emergency in each state.  “Given the strength and unpredictability of the storm, we must prepare for every possible scenario,” South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Saturday. “We encourage all South Carolinians who may be impacted by Hurricane Dorian to be vigilant and prepare now — there is no reason for delay.”

 Weather can be quite unpredictable, so you often don’t have much time to prep before a storm hits. Even if you do manage to get your house ready in time, there’s no way to guarantee that you’ll avoid storm damage to your home or property.