Hurricane Florence
Because of the storm's huge size, "you might end up with 90-100 mph winds for a couple of hours, or three or four hours," an expert at the National Hurricane Center says.
Forsyth Emergency Services Offers Safety Tips As Hurricane Florence Approaches
With Hurricane Florence on the way, local emergency service agencies are urging residents to be cautious.
Trump Denies Almost 3,000 Died In Puerto Rico, Falsely Claims Democrats Inflated Data
In tweets this morning, the president disavowed studies showing the death toll was much higher than initially reported and blamed Democrats for trying to make him "look as bad as possible."
NC Governor Roy Cooper Urges Residents To Stay Alert As Hurricane Florence Approaches
This morning Governor Roy Cooper held a media briefing on Hurricane Florence in Raleigh, where he encouraged residents to stay vigilant.
'Disaster Is At The Doorstep,' N.C. Governor Says As Hurricane Florence Zeroes In
Waves up to 83 feet high were measured inside Hurricane Florence on Wednesday, says the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch.
U.S. Navy Sends Ships Out To Sea Ahead Of Hurricane Florence
Nearly 30 naval ships were ordered to leave the Hampton Roads area of southeastern Virginia on Monday in order to escape the storm.
Duke Energy Will Use Drones To Monitor Coal Ash Sites After Hurricane
Hurricane Florence is raising some concerns from environmentalists about possible flooding that could impact coal ash ponds across the state.
When Hurricanes Strike, The Poor Often Get Hit Hardest
On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper described Hurricane Florence as an extremely dangerous, life-threatening hurricane, and he urged those directly in the storm's path to evacuate.
Hurricane Florence Downgraded To 'Category 3' Storm, Still Dangerous
Hurricane Florence has gotten a little bit weaker but it remains a very large and dangerous storm.
Hurricane Florence: 'This One Really Scares Me,' Forecaster Says
The severity of Hurricane Florence is intensifying, triggering hurricane warnings along most of North Carolina's coast and a portion of South Carolina's.