Blue Ridge Parkway warns of landslides, shuts all campgrounds as hurricane pounds NC

Blue Ridge Parkway warns of landslides, shuts all campgrounds as hurricane pounds NC

The Blue Ridge Parkway has called for a mandatory evacuation of campgrounds as Hurricane Florence pounds the state with heavy rains and wind gusts in the 100 mph range. Among the National Park’s fears: Landslides. North Carolina announced Wednesday it was also closing all its state parks through at least Sunday. The evacuation of Blue Ridge Parkway campers was put in place “pending high wind and heavy rain” expected from the storm in the Appalachians…

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Streets flood in Galveston

Streets flood in Galveston

Galveston Island experienced some street flooding on Friday morning as the area was under flash flood watch.  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 4 p.m. Friday for Jackson, Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Matagorda, Fort Bend, Liberty and Wharton counties. Texas A&M Galveston cancelled classes for the remainder of Friday and directed anyone on campus to shelter-in-place and remain until further notice. Photog Stu testing his step from the curb into the street on 43rd…

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Charlotte’s airport won’t close because of Hurricane Florence

Charlotte’s airport won’t close because of Hurricane Florence

Officials at Charlotte Douglas International Airport said Friday that while some flights have been canceled, the airport plans to remain open during Hurricane Florence, which is expected to bring high winds and torrential rain to Charlotte this weekend. Workers have been preparing Charlotte Douglas for the possibility of severe weather. The airport has one runway, 5/23, that can be used to take off and land during strong crosswinds. “We’ve removed anything that has the potential…

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The latest: Cape Fear River could cause 'catastrophic' flooding in the Sandhills

The latest: Cape Fear River could cause 'catastrophic' flooding in the Sandhills

Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach around 7:15 a.m. Friday as a Category 1 storm. At a glance: Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach around 7:15 a.m. Friday as a Category 1 storm. More than 500,000 customers are without power in North Carolina. 200 people have been rescued in New Bern and 150 are still awaiting rescue. New Bern is seeing the worst storm surge from Florence as flood waters are being pushed…

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CMS schools will stay closed Monday: It’s Day 3 of Hurricane Florence break

CMS schools will stay closed Monday: It’s Day 3 of Hurricane Florence break

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will remain closed Monday, with Hurricane Florence expected to drench the Charlotte area over the weekend, the district announced Friday. The state’s second-largest district has been closed since Thursday, when officials decided to “err on the side of caution” and keep students away while five high schools were set up as shelters for coastal evacuees. “Our community remains in a declared official state of emergency by state and local leaders,” a news release…

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NC nursing home employees stay with patients too ill to evacuate Hurricane Florence

NC nursing home employees stay with patients too ill to evacuate Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence lashed at the East Coast of the United States Friday morning, sending huge swells of water through streets, toppling trees and damaging buildings. The Category 1 storm was still extremely dangerous as it made landfall Friday, and is expected to move inland into North Carolina and through South Carolina before turning north early next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. But as thousands of people evacuated the coast of North Carolina, some…

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NC Courage forced to travel during Florence, team president blasts decision

NC Courage forced to travel during Florence, team president blasts decision

A league decision will force the NC Courage to gather its players and staff in the middle of Hurricane Florence and fly cross-country for a playoff semifinal while forfeiting the home-field advantage the Courage earned by a wide margin, and the team president isn’t happy about it. The NWSL announced Friday that the semifinal the Courage was scheduled to host on Sunday against the Chicago Red Stars will be moved to Portland, Ore., on Tuesday…

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Hurricane Florence: Top things to know Friday as the storm begins to affect the Triangle

Hurricane Florence: Top things to know Friday as the storm begins to affect the Triangle

Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach around 7 a.m. Friday. The storm is expected to move inland through southeastern North Carolina and eastern South Carolina throughout Friday and Saturday, but the Triangle is already feeling the effects of the storm. 1. By Friday morning, more than 16,000 residents in the Triangle lost power. Duke Energy, the N.C. Electric Cooperatives and smaller utility companies have reported that more than 500,000 customers, mostly in the eastern…

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