Hurricane Safety and Preparedness

Hurricane Florence Targets Carolinas, Appalachians With Potentially Catastrophic Flooding, Destructive Winds; Hurricane Warning Issued

At a Glance

Florence remains a dangerous Category 4 hurricane.
A strike on the Carolinas will occur late Thursday and into Friday.
Hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued.
A life-threatening storm surge is expected with landfall.
Catastrophic inland flash flooding and major river flooding may result.
Tropical-storm-force winds may arrive as soon as Thursday morning.
Florence is also generating dangerous surf and rip currents along the East Coast.

Hurricane Florence will lash the Carolinas late Thursday and into Friday as an intense hurricane with life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds and potentially catastrophic inland rainfall flooding.

For the latest on this, check out our latest forecast here.

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