Matthew batters U.S. as Haiti death toll rises Hurricane Matthew – the most powerful Caribbean storm in a decade – is lashing the east coast of the United States with heavy rains and winds after killing hundreds of people in Haiti on its destructive march UNITED STATES U.S.: More than two million evacuated NC SC GA Saturday Friday FL Gulf of Mexico CUBA Caribbean Sea JAMAICA Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday BAHAMAS Storm path HAITI: More than 300 people killed and thousands displaced DOMINICAN REP. Potential track area Days 1-3 Days 4-5 ATLANTIC OCEAN 200km 125 miles Source: U.S. National Hurricane Center