Thursday continues the trend with a mild and comfortable afternoon, with highs once again topping out in the mid-70s. Tomorrow morning starts off cool, with lows near 50 degrees, so you may want a light jacket early on. Through the day expect a mix of sun and clouds. It won’t be gloomy, but you’ll notice the sky filling in more than it has the last couple of days, hinting that we are about to see a shift.
Hurricane Michael is now blamed for 11 deaths throughout the southeast, including five confirmed in Virginia and one in Iredell County.
Thousands of people are without power in both North Carolina and South Carolina as a result of Tropical Storm Michael.
The storm cleanup is underway. Tree debris covering roads, downed power lines and overflowing waterways.
Governor Cooper spoke Thursday afternoon at the NC Joint Force Headquarters about impacts throughout the state from Tropical Storm Michael.
The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue crews began making their way into the stricken areas in hopes of accounting for hundreds of people who may have defied evacuation orders.
Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael tore away tree limbs and sent pieces of buildings flying Wednesday as it struck Panama City, Florida.
Michael continues to move northeast and will continue to weaken over the Atlantic.
UNC Charlotte has cancelled classes until 11:59 p.m. tonight.
