Its maximum wind speed has fallen to 90 miles per hour though some gusts are higher.
It is currently heading northwest at approximately six miles per hour.
Hurricane force winds are extending outwards from the centre of the storm by 80 miles.
A storm surge of 10 feet has been reported in North Carolina by the National Weather Service office in Morehead City.
Despite the surge, a storm surge warning has been discontinued north of Duck in North Carolina.
According to the National Hurricane Centre: “Little change in strength is expected before Florence moves inland on Friday.
“More significant weakening is expected over the weekend and into early next week while Florence moves further inland.
However, the Centre adds warns Hurricane Florence could still produce “a life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions over portions of eastern North Carolina.
“The threat of freshwater flooding will increase and spread inland over the next several days.”
A Hurricane warning remains in effect from Edisto Beach in South Carolina to South Santee River in Southern California.
More to follow…