Helene Weakens To A Tropical Storm With Maximum Sustained Winds Of 70 MPH Over Georgia
Β Hurricane HeleneΒ weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) early Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Evacuations Underway in Taylorsville As Floodwaters Rise
Much of Alexander County has already received over 6β of rain since Thursday morning, inundating rivers, roads, and neighborhoods - and the worst is still yet to come.
Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Taylorsville Due To Flooding
Mandatory evacuations are underway in Taylorsville due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Helene Strengthens To A Category 4 Hurricane As It Nears Florida's Gulf Coast
Forecasters say Helene has strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane as it races toward northwest Florida. The enormous storm is expected to make landfall Thursday night.
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Watauga County
A strong storm moved through Blowing Rock Wednesday evening spawning a confirmed EF-1 tornado
Charlotte Motor Speedway to Open Campgrounds To Welcome Hurricane Helene Evacuees
As preparations for next month's Bank of America ROVALβ’ 400 weekend continue, Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its campgrounds Wednesday for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene.
Helene Is Upgraded To Category 2 Hurricane As It Barrels Toward Florida
Fast-moving Hurricane HeleneΒ was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an βunsurvivableβ storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., forecasters said.
Foothills & High Country Prepare for Helene
Portions of the western Carolinas could see over a foot of rain through Saturday morning and the mountains will only worsen the flooding.
Governor Henry McMaster Declares State Of Emergency For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
Caldwell County Declares State Of Emergency
Caldwell County Board of Commissioners Chairman Randy Church has declared a State of Emergency for Caldwell County effective at noon today (September 25), in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene for the county.Β
Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Hurricane Helene
Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across North Carolina through Saturday morning.
Tropical Storm Helene Strengthens Into Hurricane Off Mexico's Caribbean Coast
Helene was upgraded to a hurricane after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Wednesday. Forecasters warned that the storm would intensify as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico on a path to Florida.
Another North Carolina Oceanfront Home Collapses Into The Ocean
Another unoccupied house in Rodanthe has collapsed into the Atlantic. This is the 8th house collapse over the past 4 years on Seashore beaches.
35 Years Ago Hurricane Hugo Slammed Into Carolinas
35 years ago hurricane Hugo slammed into the Carolinas bringing extensive damage to Charlotte.
Carolina Beach Students Taken Home On High Water Rescue Vehicles
A little different than their typical bus route. Students in Carolina Beach were taken home on high water rescue vehicles after catastrophic flooding.
Coastal Residents In North Carolina Reeling After Catastrophic Flooding
Over a foot-and-a-half of rain fell in a matter of hours in Carolina Beach, NC, overwhelming streets, cars, and houses as much of downtown sunk below multiple feet of water.
