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NC Governor warns of flooding and wind damage as Michael passes through state Friday Oct 11, 2018 North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper warns of flooding and the danger of high winds across the state as the remnants of Hurricane Michael move through the area Friday, Oct. 11, 2018. By

River and street flooding, fallen trees and the threat of tornadoes began spreading into central North Carolina on Thursday, prompting the state’s governor to urge people to avoid travel until Tropical Storm Michael clears the region tonight or tomorrow. Gov. Roy Cooper in a morning briefing with reporters emphasized that the former hurricane remains a dangerous storm, even though most of its destructive power has been spent in Florida, Georgia and Arkansas. “The ragged but…

A small but growing number of roads in Western North Carolina are closed because of flooding and downed trees as the remnants of Hurricane Michael move into the state. And more travel problems are expected. As of 10:30 a.m., 16 roads had been closed because of the storm, mostly in Polk and Watauga counties, said Tim Little, the chief engineer for the state Department of Transportation. High water has closed U.S. 176 in both directions…

After Hurricane Michael made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 4 in the Florida Panhandle, it left behind leveled houses and downed trees. Under a perfectly clear blue sky, Florida families emerged tentatively from darkened shelters and hotels to an unfamiliar and perilous landscape of shattered homes and shopping centers, beeping security alarms, wailing sirens and hovering helicopters. PHOTOS: Hurricane Michael damage Using a drone, ABC News captured aerial footage of the scene over Panama…

NORTH CAROLINA — Gov. Roy Cooper and other state leaders warned citizens to take Tropical Storm Michael seriously. Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday afternoon, swept through Georgia — killing at least two people — and is now entering the Carolinas, which are still reeling from epic flooding by Hurricane Florence. While the hurricane has weakened to a tropical storm, Cooper said people should still take precautions. “Inland hurricanes and tropical storms are…

By Claudia Rupcich, WRAL reporter Raleigh, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Wednesday ahead of Tropical Storm Michael, and, as rain built into the state from the southwest, Wake County announced plans to open a shelter at Southeast Raleigh High School to accommodate people and pets. Interactive tracker | River flooding forecasts | School closingsTriangle impacts | Maps & webcams | Michael’s records Nearly 70 counties are under the state…

By Alfred Charles, online managing editor Raleigh, N.C. — Michael, now downgraded to a tropical storm, is poised to move into North Carolina and the Triangle later this morning, bringing gusty winds of up to 60 miles per hour and could drop 2-5 inches of rain in the area. Top things to know about the storm: At least two deaths are now linked to Michael, one in Florida and one in Georgia. A tornado watch…

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Michael, the deadly storm that hit the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 hurricane before sweeping through Georgia, is starting to hit North Carolina. Ahead of the storm’s wrath, several airlines have started canceling flights out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); American Airlines has canceled most of its remaining flights. More flight cancellations and delays could occur as Michael is expected to bring heavy rains and winds to the area. Hurricane…

NORTH CAROLINA — Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday afternoon, swept through Georgia — killing at least two people — and is now entering the Carolinas, which are still reeling from epic flooding by Hurricane Florence. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for much of North Carolina and Virginia. The Tornado Watch lasts until 9 p.m. and covers the following North Carolina counties: Alamance; Beaufort; Bertie; Bladen; Brunswick; Camden; Carteret; Caswell;…

Click on a pin or number to see photos and videos of Hurricane Michael’s impact by location. Use the zoom control to customize results. For road closures, shelters and curfew information by county, check the emergency database. Published: 2018-10-10 16:07:00Updated: 2018-10-11 10:10:12 Triangle Area Special Offers