Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina at 7:15 AM EDT this morning with estimated maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (gusts to 115 mph), and a minimum central pressure estimate of 958 mb (28.29"). Florence is moving to the west at 6 mph.
#FlorenceNC safety tips:
- STAY INDOORS. Do not venture out during the storm.
- Do NOT drive or walk through stagnant or moving floodwaters.
- If your power goes out, do NOT operate gas powered generators or charcoal grills in or near your home.
- Have your emergency kit ready!
Due to the danger of severe weather associated with Hurricane Florence, we are very sorry that we must cancel our ribbon cutting event for Foundations Child Development Center on Thursday September 13th. Information about the... https://t.co/Y4b9zzTQKg
Heard prediction of 5 to 7 feet storm surge for northeastern NC in the Albemarle Sound. Also were told to expect significant rainfall, from 10 to 15 inches of rain, and the storm is predicted to stall over the state, for several days, which will increase rain water flooding
Currituck County has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for EVERYONE in the Outer Banks communities of Corolla and Carova to begin at 12 pm today, Sept. 11. https://t.co/NdLtysnzTd #Florence
Due to Hurricane Florence, ARHS Health Departments and Offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept 13 & Friday, Sept 14. This includes ICPTA and PCG Landfill & Convenience Sites. Offices & Sites will be open on Wednesday, Sept 12.
Please monitor weather conditions and be safe!
Dare County NCWorks Career Center in Nags Head will be closing today at 5 p.m. due to the mandatory evacuation of Dare County residents. The Center will reopen when safe to do so. #HurricaneFlorence
The Scuppernong River is calm today. Tyrrell County has declared a state of emergency and ordered mandatory evacuation by 8pm on Wednesday. Curfews have been instituted from 7-7 on Thursday and Friday.