Melania Tweets 'Thoughts and Prayers' to Texans in Hurricane's Way

First lady Melania Trump sent a tweet Friday urging those in the path of Hurricane Harvey to be safe.

She said that the whole country is sending "thoughts and prayers" to them.

For those living near the path of #HurricaneHarvey stay safe! Thoughts & prayers of an entire country are with you.

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 25, 2017

The hurricane was set to hit land late Friday in the middle of the Texas coast, in Corpus Christi.

Hurricane Harvey gained strength on Friday, potentially becoming the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. in 12 years.

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