In the Triangle: Flash flood warning, power outages spread

In the Triangle: Flash flood warning, power outages spread

Hurricane Florence made landfall in Wilmington Friday as a Category 1 storm, and its impact will be felt all of Friday, much of Saturday and into next week. Overview The Triangle will feel the strongest effects from Florence throughout the day on Friday, including tropical storm force winds and several inches of rain. The heaviest rain in Raleigh will be around noon, WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said, and we could see wind gusts up to…

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First death during Hurricane Florence confirmed in Pender County

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Pender County Emergency Management (Photo: Jenna Kurzyna/WWAY) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A woman in Pender County has become the first confirmed fatality in our area linked to Hurricane Florence. Pender County Emergency Management Director Tom Collins has confirmed a woman in Hampstead has died. – Advertisement – Collins says a woman had a heart attack this morning. Emergency crews could not get to her because of downed trees…

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WATCH LIVE: Hurricane Florence brings tornado warnings, heavy flooding

WATCH LIVE: Hurricane Florence brings tornado warnings, heavy flooding

Hurricane Florence made landfall just before 7:30 Friday morning in Wrightsville Beach as Category 1 storm.The storm weakened to a Category 1 hurricane with maximum 90 mph winds early in the morning. A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Wake and Franklin counties until 7:45 p.m.Tornado Warnings issued in Nash, Franklin, and Edgecombe counties have expired. Top 5 things to know today 1: Big Weather said Hurricane Florence is making its way toward South…

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Florence grounds more than 2,100 flights

Florence grounds more than 2,100 flights

Waves created by Hurricane Florence are seen along Cherry Grove Fishing Pier on September 14, 2018 in North Myrtle Beach, United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)   Waves created by Hurricane Florence are seen along Cherry Grove Fishing Pier on September 14, 2018 in North Myrtle Beach, United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)   NORTH CAROLINA (AP) – Flights are grounded at several airports in the Southeast as Hurricane Florence barges through the…

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Raleigh monitors local lakes and dam levels leading up to Hurricane Florence

Raleigh monitors local lakes and dam levels leading up to Hurricane Florence

Raleigh officials are monitoring city dams and water levels in local lakes, but a majority of the dams in Wake County and the Triangle are in the hands of private land owners. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued an “urgent message” to dam owners on the state’s website leading up to contact by Hurricane Florence. “Due to the current forecast and uncertainties regarding the track of Hurricane Florence, we are recommending that prudent…

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‘Free and American.’ Man in just boxers waves US flag in face of Hurricane Florence

‘Free and American.’ Man in just boxers waves US flag in face of Hurricane Florence

As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, Lane Pittman decided to crowdfund money to face off against the powerful storm. Pittman is no stranger to standing up against a strong hurricane while armed only with an American flag and his steely resolve. Millions of people viewed a video of Pittman — who is from Jacksonville Beach, Florida — as he withstood the brunt of Hurricane Matthew when it hit Florida in October 2016, The Kansas City…

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Street flooding, canceled classes due to Texas coastal rain

Street flooding, canceled classes due to Texas coastal rain

Updated 12:52 pm CDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A tropical disturbance is bringing heavy rain to already saturated areas along the Texas Gulf Coast, resulting in street flooding and prompting some schools to cancel or cut short classes. A weak tropical disturbance just off the South Texas Gulf Coast on Friday was predicted to bring 5 inches (12 centimeters) or more of rain to some areas. In Galveston, officials reported up to…

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He had 1.5 million hotel reward points. Now he’s giving them to hurricane volunteers.

He had 1.5 million hotel reward points. Now he’s giving them to hurricane volunteers.

Tom Bever knew he’d never be able to use all of his hotel reward points. The New Hampshire man travels 200 to 300 days a year for his marketing job to festivals, expos and trade shows and had racked up more than 1.5 million Hilton Honors points. He’d heard the Cajun Navy — volunteers who travel to rescue people after hurricanes and storms, often with their signature flat-bottom boats — had arrived on the East…

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Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration

Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration

HOUSTON (FOX 26) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a State Disaster Declaration for counties that may experience severe weather and flooding as a tropical disturbance approaches the state. “The tropical disturbance impacting the Texas coast poses a threat of imminent disaster, including severe flooding, property damage and potential loss of life,” said Governor Abbott. “While we stand ready to deploy state resources to assist local officials in their response efforts, it is critical that all…

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Hurricane Florence damage seen in Wake County

Hurricane Florence damage seen in Wake County

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — As Hurricane Florence barrels through the Carolinas, some damage has already been seen across Wake County.On Misty River Drive in Raleigh, a home had a large tree fall directly on top of it, splitting the home in two. Full coverage of Hurricane Florence The family who owns the house had not even lived there for more than a month when the storm crushed it. Downloading the ABC11 app is the…

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Myrtle Beach empty as Florence arrives

Myrtle Beach empty as Florence arrives

Empty streets and attractions in Myrtle Beach as Hurricane Florence arrives (Will Nunley / FOX 5). Empty streets and attractions in Myrtle Beach as Hurricane Florence arrives (Will Nunley / FOX 5). MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (FOX 46 WJZY) – Weather conditions are deteriorating at Myrtle Beach this afternoon, as Hurricane Florence continues to move ashore along the coast. Florence made landfall this morning as a Category 1 storm along Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina —  about…

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‘Is this it?’: Here’s what the Triangle should expect as Hurricane Florence moves inland

‘Is this it?’: Here’s what the Triangle should expect as Hurricane Florence moves inland

Hurricane Florence made landfall Friday morning as a category 1 storm and was slowly inching its way inland. But in the Triangle, which had experienced little more than gusty winds, rain and occasional power outages Thursday, some were left wondering when — or if — the “biblical flooding” and devastating wind will reach the center of the state. People were tweeting, posting on Facebook and Reddit asking “Is this it?” “Will it get worse?” “Is…

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How many people in South Carolina are without power during Hurricane Florence?

How many people in South Carolina are without power during Hurricane Florence?

About 72,750 S.C. households were without power by mid-day Friday as Hurricane Matthew reached the Carolinas. The bulk of those outages — some 56,000 — were in Horry County. Just after 1 p.m. Friday, that included: ▪ About 38,100 direct-serve customers of state-owned Santee Cooper. More than 25,300 of those customers live in North Myrtle Beach, while nearly 12,140 are in Myrtle Beach. ▪ 21,450 customers of electric cooperatives, which buy power from Santee Cooper…

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