Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 130 mph and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents living along the entire South Carolina coast.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington is being evacuated in preparation for Hurricane Florence's arrival later this week.
Governor Roy Cooper today asked for a federal disaster declaration on behalf of North Carolina to ensure the state can get federal aid as soon as possible.
Florence rapidly strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane on Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.
Hurricane Florence has been upgraded to a major hurricane.
A state of emergency has been issued and a mandatory evacuation order for all visitors and residents on Hatteras Island will be in effect beginning Monday, September 10 at 12:00 p.m.
North Carolina officials hold a news conference to talk about the preps underway for Hurricane Florence.
Tropical Storm Florence turned into a hurricane Sunday morning and swirled toward the U.S. for what forecasters said could be a direct hit on the Southeast toward the end of the week.
Tropical Storm Florence is becoming a “better organized” weather system that will likely strengthen into a hurricane late Saturday, weather forecasters said.
Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency Friday evening as Tropical Storm Florence continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean in route to the East Coast.
Florence has become the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season as it moves on a path that could take it toward Bermuda.
Hawaii residents rushed to stores to stock up on bottled water, ramen, toilet paper and other supplies as they faced the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf as a hurricane churned toward the state.
Many areas of North Carolina and parts of the Palmetto State could be faced with flash floods throughout this week.
Heavy rain and storms are taking over the Charlotte area.
This week's Carolina Insight highlights the importance of storm water management.
