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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and state emergency health officials are urging residents to take their basic precautions ahead of Ian. Friday afternoon sessions at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse scheduled for Friday have been canceled. Rain totals could be over 4 inches which will lead to flood concerns, especially east of Charlotte, where we expect to see higher rain totals. Many of those guests are glued to the TV, watching coverage of the storm, assessing damage and trying to gauge when might be a good time to return. The Hampton Inn in Dunn reported that dozens of guests from Florida are staying at the hotel, with more checking in Wednesday.
North Carolina prepares for Ian
The Charlotte area saw wind gusts up to 46 mph Friday afternoon, this gust was recorded at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. On Friday, Charlotte saw rainfall totals of roughly 2.44 inches, with the highest rainfall totals being reported in Gastonia at 2.84 inches. "Hurricane Ian reminds us how unpredictable these storms can be and North Carolinians should be prepared when it reaches our state," Cooper said Thursday. During a press conference, Cooper reported portions of the state were seeing up to 8 inches of rain and gusty winds, and coastal towns were experiencing storm surge. Ian weakened to a post-tropical storm Friday evening, the National Hurricane Center said, hours after making landfall in South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane. The storm was moving inland over North Carolina overnight Friday, bringing the potential of flash flooding and gusty winds to that state.
Ian moves away from Charlotte, leaving damage, thousands without power Saturday
In Charlotte County, which is home to Punta Gorda, the preliminary death toll is 23, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office told ABC News. Florida’s death toll from Hurricane Ian has climbed to at least 72, according to information from local officials. All previously scheduled performances at the five free Street Stages will move to the Raleigh Convention Center.
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PHOTOS: Ian storm damage and destruction across North Carolina.
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There could be flash flooding, landslides in the mountains, and rises on main-stem rivers. North Carolina could see heavy rainfall and possible flooding and tornadoes on Friday and Saturday from the remnants of Ian. The State Emergency Response Team will activate Thursday at the State Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh and plans to move to 24-hour operations on Friday morning.
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A National Weather Service official warned Ian was set to make landfall Friday afternoon in South Carolina. "A lot of prayers have been answered, but I ought to ask people, don't quit yet because it's still coming," McMaster said during a briefing Friday afternoon. "We're just beginning to see the scale of that destruction," Mr. Biden said.
North Carolina will likely see such conditions through Saturday, the governor warned. Many houses and apartment complexes in Orlando, Florida, are still completely surrounded by water. "Don't do it in this county. Don't make that mistake," Marceno said. "Because one thing we do have is vacancy at the jail. And I guarantee you if you try to prey on one of our great residents, you will find yourself in that jail."
Gusty winds, along with rainfall as the storm passes through could lead to some trees down and power outages. Those strong winds combined with saturated ground could cause trees to topple, putting power lines at risk. Power crews across the state are on high alert and ready to respond as quickly as possible, but still it's likely that some people will be without power for at least a little while.
Thousands spend night in dark after Ian drenches the Triangle causing trees and power lines to fall. S Hurricane Ian headed for a forecast landfall over South Carolina, President Biden issued an emergency declaration for the state late Thursday night. With all of South Carolina's coast under a hurricane warning, a steady stream of vehicles left Charleston on Thursday, many likely heeding officials' warnings to seek higher ground. Storefronts were sandbagged to ward off high water levels in an area prone to inundation. Police said flooding was being seen "in many of our usual locations" and that road closures were expected to continue throughout the day Friday. The southeast coast of South Carolina is expected to take a direct hit from Ian.
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He was already dead when rescue crews arrived, officials said, adding that foul play wasn't suspected. "Emergency Management officials recommend citizens stay at home or in a safe place throughout the storm," the city of Charleston tweeted. In Bryan County, Georgia, conditions on the water started getting rough midday Thursday. The Coast Guard helped rescue a man in the Ogeechee River who was trying to secure his Jet Ski when he got pulled out to sea.
Charlotte weekend events canceled by Hurricane Ian - WCNC.com
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Prescott recalls strong winds and rain starting Thursday night. The storm doused Virginia with rain Sunday, and officials warned of the potential for major flooding along its coast, with a coastal flood warning in effect Monday. North Carolina is preparing for heavy rainfall and possible flooding on Friday and Saturday from the remnants of Ian. Gov. Roy Cooper reminds residents that now is the time to complete their personal preparations. A tropical storm warning was issued for the area around Charlotte, which will see rain move in Friday morning. Officials in Raleigh and Durham are already planning for any impacts felt from Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian neared landfall in Florida on Wednesday morning, gaining top winds of 155 mph. It'll bring rain and gusty winds to North Carolina, potentially beginning as soon as Thursday evening and lasting through the weekend. “Hurricanes and tropical storms are not just a coastal event. The effects of a hurricane or tropical storm can be felt throughout South Carolina and right now, that’s what it’s forecast to be,” said Kim Stenson, director of South Carolina’s emergency management division.
Across Florida, there were 776,941 claims filed following the storm, from homeowners, commercial property owners and those whose businesses were disrupted or vehicles damaged, the insurance regulation agency reports. The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon. Lingering clouds and showers are anticipated for Saturday but it does not appear to be as wet as Friday with breaks. “We've already prepositioned a number of assets, both people and supplies, to be able to respond as quickly as possible, ahead of the storm, but also once the storm arrives,” Jarvis told PRE. Meanwhile, Duke Energy's drone crews are on standby across the Southeast to help survey storm damage. Weather conditions were forecast to improve across the Carolinas Saturday as the remnants of Ian exit the region.
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