Connecticut State Officials Gearing Up For Earl

Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell says the state is closely monitoring Hurricane Earl.

Rell's spokeswoman says the governor is meeting with state emergency managers and local officials about the state's readiness in case of impact from the storm. She said they will continue to observe the storm's movements before taking significant action.

Federal officials said Tuesday evacuations may be required in the U.S. if the Category 4 storm tracks too close to the East Coast.

The hurricane is being forecasted to remain over open ocean before turning north and running parallel to the U.S. coast by late Thursday or early Friday. It is projected then to curve back out to sea, perhaps brushing New England or far-eastern Canada.