South Carolina officials including Governor Henry McMaster say that roughly 441,000 people evacuated ahead of Hurricane Florence and over 65,000 power outages have been reported in the state.
Hurricane Florence is expected to significantly impact North Carolina and South Carolina, Duke Energy is preparing for the storm and urges customers to do the same.
As Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coastline, the live feed from the Frying Pan Tower went viral as it showed an American flag flapping furiously in the high winds. The tower's owner discusses the tower's history & what he plans to do with the US flag once the storm passes.
In his Friday morning news brief, Governor Roy Cooper said about 500,000 people are without power and nearly 200,000 people have relocated to over 100 shelters in North Carolina.Β
All city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County offices will be closed Monday, September 17th due to Hurricane Florence.Β
Experts from One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing join Wilson with last minute tips for getting your prepared for the extreme weather with the approach of Hurricane Florence.
Rescue operations are underway this morning in New Bern after Hurricane Florence made landfall along the coast.
National Guard troops are preparing to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Hundreds of South Carolina guardsmen are staging in York County.
Hurricane Florence, is expected to impact the South Carolina coast overnight.
With six to twelve inches of rain possible for Charlotte during Hurricane Florence, flooding is a major concern. Nearly 3,000 homes and businesses in Mecklenburg are in a flood plain.
The big slosh has begun, and the consequences could be disastrous.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper spoke alongside emergency management officials Thursday to provide an update on Hurricane Florence and ongoing preparations.
Governor Henry McMaster says over 420,000 people have been evacuated from coastal South Carolina and says that more people are expected to leave today.Β
York County shelters will open at noon on Friday, September 14, 2018. Shelters should be used for residents who lack sufficient shelter, or who are concerned about prolonged power outages due to medical needs.
Hurricane Florence is at the doorstep of North and South Carolina, and sheβs not going away anytime soon.
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