Florida governor declares a state of emergency in 18 counties . `` Karen is expected to be at or near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday , '' read a hurricane center advisory . Karen expected to be at or near hurricane strength late Friday , early Saturday . Comment: The storm is moving west and will likely hit the coast by Sunday night. FEMA recalls some of its workers who were furloughed during shutdown .
Florida governor declares a state of emergency in 18 counties . Karen expected to be at or near hurricane strength late Friday , early Saturday . Comment: The storm is moving west and will likely hit the coast by Sunday night. FEMA recalls some of its workers who were furloughed during shutdown .