Wilmington North Carolina News

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hurricane Florence rolled ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, killing at least two people and trapping hundreds more in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching. More than 60 people had to be pulled from a collapsing cinderblock motel. Hundreds more were rescued elsewhere from rising water. Others could only wait and hope someone would…

Hurricane Florence made landfall in Wilmington Friday as a Category 1 storm, and its impact will be felt across North Carolina through Friday, much of Saturday and into next week.

(Source: WECT) SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – While Hurricane Florence made landfall early Friday morning, the effects of the storm are expected to be felt for days. In addition to damage sustained by thousands of homes, utility companies have reported damage, outages and other issues that could effect the public. WECT will continue to update this list as information becomes available CFPUA The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority reported Friday afternoon that two generators at…

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The historic courthouse in New Hanover County was damaged during Hurricane Florence.  District Attorney Ben David was manning the fort during the storm with the facility dog Potter. You can see damage to the roof of the building that was built in 1892 at the corner of Third and Princess streets. Copyright 2018 WECT. All rights reserved. 

Hurricane Florence’s impact is expected to be widespread, with destructive winds, life-threatening storm surge, dangerous surf, torrential rainfall, flooding and the potential for tornadoes. More >> Hurricane Florence’s impact is expected to be widespread, with destructive winds, life-threatening storm surge, dangerous surf, torrential rainfall, flooding and the potential for tornadoes. More >>

Officials have confirmed at least five deaths in southeatern North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence. (Source: WECT) HAMPSTEAD, NC (WECT) – Officials have confirmed at least five deaths in southeastern North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence.  A mother and infant in North Carolina were killed when a tree fell on their home – the first two fatalities of Hurricane Florence.  The Wilmington Police Department said Friday that the two were killed when a tree fell…

Officials have confirmed at least six deaths in southeastern North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence. (Source: See it, Snap it, Send it) 1 dies at West Brunswick High School shelter 1 dies at West Brunswick High School shelter Updated: Friday, September 14 2018 6:06 PM EDT2018-09-14 22:06:45 GMT One person died at the West Brunswick High School shelter Thursday morning, according to a spokesperson for Brunswick County. (Source: See it, Snap it, Send it) One person…

HAMPSTEAD, NC (WECT) – The death toll in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence continues to rise after three people were killed Saturday afternoon. WITN is reporting the Duplin County Sheriff said two people were killed outside Kenansville and the third happened in Kornegay. The sheriff said all three victims were in cars that were swept away. One person died at a shelter in Brunswick County Thursday morning, according to a spokesperson for the county. Details surrounding the…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington’s most famous son is working to help his hometown and state recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Florence. “Michael Jordan, the Charlotte Hornets and the NBA family are working together with a number of community organizations to provide necessary and immediate relief and support to those affected by Hurricane Florence,” reads a statement on the Hornets’ website. – Advertisement – The site provides…

Effects from Hurricane Florence were felt across the viewing area Friday after the storm made landfall along the coast.

By JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, splintering buildings and trapping hundreds of people in high water as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching. – Advertisement – More than 60 people had to be pulled from a collapsing cinderblock motel at the height of the storm. Hundreds more…

The Triangle will feel the strongest effects from Florence throughout the day on Friday.

Locations, conditions and times for the arrival of Florence.

Extensive power outages, road closures across Southeastern North Carolina SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — More than 125,000 customers were without power Friday as Hurricane Florence arrived in Wilmington with full force, bringing wind, storm surges and historic rain. Florence’s eye made landfall over the Wrightsville Beach water tower, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Wilmington. It hit the coast as a Category 1 storm with 90 mph maximum sustained winds, the NWS said. The…