Month: September 2022

Ian made landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina, battering the coast with 85 mph winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surge. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the South Carolina coast near Georgetown just after 2 p.m. Friday, the National Hurricane Center confirmed, slamming the Carolinas with 85 mph winds and gusts around 100 mph. By 5 p.m., Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. According to the National Hurricane Center,…

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.  Here are some Carolina live cams as Ian moves across the Carolinas Friday:  The Frying Pan tower is a nonprofit restoration for education purposes. All of WCNC Charlotte’s podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other…

Ian made landfall in Georgetown, South Carolina, battering the coast with 85 mph winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surge. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall on the South Carolina coast near Georgetown just after 2 p.m. Friday, the National Hurricane Center confirmed, slamming the Carolinas with 85 mph winds and gusts around 100 mph. By 5 p.m., Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. According to the National Hurricane Center,…

Gov. Roy Cooper officially activated the state’s plan ahead of expected impacts from Hurricane Ian. RALEIGH, N.C. — A State of Emergency remains in effect for North Carolina as Hurricane Ian batters the Carolinas with heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening storm surge in coastal areas.  Gov. Roy Cooper declared the State of Emergency Wednesday, officially setting state emergency plans into place. Part of the declaration includes waiving transportation rules to get fuel and critical…

According to Duke Energy, crews were currently assessing repairs and damage in areas near south Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 5,000 Duke Energy customers were without power in the Charlotte area as of 3 p.m. as Ian landed on the South Carolina coast, according to Duke Energy’s outage map. According to Duke Energy, crews are currently assessing repairs and damage in areas near south Charlotte. Duke Energy said more than 400 customers were without power in…

More than 300 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as Hurricane Ian batters the Carolina coast with high winds and heavy rain. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 300 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro area Friday.  As of 2:30 p.m., 310 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware….

Hurricane Ian is bringing high winds and heavy rains to the Charlotte area. History shows it’s the water, not the winds, that cause the most destruction. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian heads toward Charlotte with potential wind gusts of up to 50 mph, historical data show few hurricanes and tropical storms have hit the area with maximum wind speeds that high. In fact, public records identify only eight since 1900 that have reached…

Ian is expected to move through eastern South Carolina, bringing with it heavy rain and strong winds. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ian has made landfall along the South Carolina coast, the first landfall of a hurricane in the Palmetto State in six years. The National Hurricane Center says Ian came ashore around 2:05 p.m. Eastern near Georgetown, South Carolina. It’s already brought storm surge on the coast and heavy rainfall and strong winds in other parts…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on South Carolina’s coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. 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.  Here are some Carolina live…

Hurricane Ian is close to making landfall on the South Carolina coast, bringing torrential rain, life-threatening storm surge and high winds to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The eye of Hurricane Ian is getting close to making landfall near Georgetown, South Carolina, as the storm continues to drench the Carolinas with heavy rain, chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said.  The first bands of rain and wind moved into the Charlotte metro area by 7 a.m., making…

Officials said four migrants swam ashore and a total of nine Cuban migrants have been rescued. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard continues searching for 17 missing people off the coast of Florida, after a boat carrying 27 migrants sank as Hurricane Ian neared the peninsula. On Friday, officials said they recovered a body near Ocean Edge Marina and air crews continued the search. As of Thursday, crews rescued a total of nine Cuban migrants….

“It’s heartbreaking to see the devastation and the impact on our customers and associates who have been affected by this storm. Their safety is paramount.” MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe’s announced Friday it will donate $2 million to support relief efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian left devastation across the state, causing catastrophic flooding and damage. Lowe’s said its donation will support disaster relief partners and nonprofit Pro customers, helping organizations provide emergency shelter, food and…

High winds and heavy rain can cause tree limbs to come down, causing widespread outages. Here’s how you can report an outage to get service restored quickly. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian crosses the Carolinas, it’s expected to cause damage, including high winds, heavy rains and flash floods. 🌩️ If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Weather Team on their YouTube channel, Weather IQ. 🎥 So if you’re home…

High winds and heavy rain can cause tree limbs to come down, causing widespread outages. Here’s how you can report an outage to get service restored quickly. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Hurricane Ian crosses the Carolinas, it’s expected to cause damage, including high winds, heavy rains and flash floods. 🌩️ If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the WCNC Charlotte First Warn Weather Team on their YouTube channel, Weather IQ. 🎥 So if you’re home…

Hurricane Ian’s winds are around 85 mph as it moves toward the South Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain and storm surge to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A revived Hurricane Ian set its sights on South Carolina’s coast Friday and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods after the megastorm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and left people trapped in their homes. With all of South Carolina’s coast under…

More than 200 flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport were canceled Friday, according to FlightAware, as Hurricane Ian approaches the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 200 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro area Friday.  As of 8:25 a.m., 255 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. The website also…

Hurricane Ian’s winds are around 85 mph as it moves toward the South Carolina coast, bringing heavy rain and storm surge to the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 200 flights have been canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro Friday.  According to FlightAware, 236 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled as of 7:45 a.m. More than a…

We still don’t know the full extent of the damage Ian caused as it tore across Florida, but it is extensive. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction can’t be cleaned up at all. From trees getting ripped out of the ground to signs being ripped apart, traffic lights…

We still don’t know the full extent of the damage Ian caused as it tore across Florida, but it is extensive. FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction can’t be cleaned up at all. From trees getting ripped out of the ground to signs being ripped apart, traffic lights…