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Lowe's to donate $2 million to support Hurricane Ian efforts

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

“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…

A rain pours in from Hurricane Ian, a death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The heavy rain of Hurricane Ian and relatively warm temperatures of early fall make for perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. On the same day that Ian dumped on North Carolina, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced the first West Nile virus death of the season. West Nile is spread to humans by the insect pest which breed in warm water. The best prevention is to dump pools of standing water and to…

LIVE RADAR: Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Roy Cooper to give 2 p.m. update on emergency response to Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper will speak about the ongoing response to Hurricane Ian in North Carolina during a live briefing at 2 p.m. You can watch the briefing live on ABC11, the ABC11 North Carolina app or in the above media player. Earlier this week, Cooper declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the storm’s arrival. On Thursday afternoon, Cooper urged North Carolinians to pay close attention to the weather and…

How to report an outage during Hurricane Ian in North Carolina

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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…

How to report an outage in North Carolina during Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

How climate change is making storms like Hurricane Ian stronger more quickly

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Ian roared towards Florida, it experienced a phenomenon known as rapid intensification — getting very strong, very fast. Scientists say the process of hurricanes rapidly intensifying is becoming more frequent, and is connected to the impact of human-caused climate change. Early Tuesday morning Hurricane Ian intensified into a major Category 3 storm, packing sustained winds of around 125 mph, before hitting western Cuba. The hurricane continued to strengthen as it passed over the warm waters of the Gulf…

Waffle House hurricane index: How restaurant works with FEMA during disasters

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

WASHINGTON — When it comes to disaster relief, FEMA has an unlikely ally: Waffle House. Before, during and after a natural disaster, like Hurricane Ian, the agency looks to private-sector partners like Waffle House to determine how businesses are faring in the impacted areas. If Waffle House restaurants (which are normally open 24/7) are forced to suspend operations in a disaster zone, that’s a good sign that the community could require more robust disaster relief…

Hurricane Ian NC: Shelters, safe places open for unhoused individuals in Raleigh

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

As Hurricane Ian continues to bare down on Central North Carolina, some agencies and churches in the Triangle are making shelters available for our homeless community. In a new release the Homeless Emergency Response Committee (COC-HERC) in partnership with Wake County, the City of Raleigh and several other partners are providing emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the storm. In addition to the two overnight shelters, numerous existing shelter facilities in Raleigh, which regularly…

All North Carolina Ferry Systems suspended ahead of Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

September 30, 2022 The NC Ferry System has been suspended due to Ian (Photo: NCDOT) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Every ferry system up and down the North Carolina coast have been temporarily suspended as Hurricane Ian pushes closer. Local ferry impacts include the Deep Point/Bald Head Island Ferry and the Southport/Fort Fisher Ferry. Originally, the Deep Point/Bald Head Island Ferry had plans to run today, but weather conditions continue to worsen. The North Carolina Ferry…

Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian makes landfall along the coast of SC

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Hurricane Ian moving in on SC coast as showers move into Charlotte area

Posted on September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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 250 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, 264 flights at Charlotte Douglas were canceled as of 9:10 a.m. More than a dozen…

Baby boy was born as hurricane arrived in Florida. He won't be named Ian.

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

With the hurricane barreling toward their stretch of the Florida coast on Tuesday afternoon, Amanda Mahr and her husband, Matthew Mahr, got an urgent call from their doctor: They had to schedule an emergency C-section. The baby was four days past due, and the ultrasound that morning had showed fluid levels that were too low for them to wait until after the storm for delivery. Hurricane or not, the baby was going to have to…

Hurricane Ian: How to avoid scams while trying to help Floridians

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Texans are known for their kindness and generosity – the perfect bait for scammers. If you want to donate and help those in Florida, double-check the source. AUSTIN, Texas — Ian came through Florida with full force, leaving a path of destruction. Now there are many people wanting to help Floridians rebuild their lives – but there are also others who take advantage of disasters like this one. That’s why experts are warning people to beware…

Over 200 flights canceled at Charlotte airport ahead of Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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