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Hurricane Ian moves through South Carolina; clean-up begins

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Hurricane Ian moves through South Carolina; clean-up begins

Ian moved through eastern South Carolina throughout Friday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ian has left South Carolina after pushing through South Carolina all day Friday, bringing floodwaters to coastal cities and knocking out power to over 200,000 customers at its peak. When it left the state the system still had 60 mile an hour winds but it had been been reclassified as Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian. The effects of the storm are largely the same; however, it…

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See before and after photos of areas hit by Hurricane Ian

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See before and after photos of areas hit by Hurricane Ian

NOAA gathered aerial images in the storm’s aftermath to support emergency response efforts. SANIBEL, Fla. — Those wishing to get a closer look at the damage caused by Hurricane Ian can now use a tool by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to view aerial images of some of the hardest hit areas. After a major weather event, NOAA’s aircraft fly over specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and…

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North Carolina Zoo closed until Monday due to Hurricane Ian

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North Carolina Zoo closed until Monday due to Hurricane Ian

ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo will remain closed until Monday due to Hurricane Ian. The zoo will reopen Monday with its normal hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In a press release, officials said there was no significant damage to the zoo, but “staff have a tremendous about of debris to remove before reopening to the public.”

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Storm surge in Myrtle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach creates heavy flooding

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Storm surge in Myrtle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach creates heavy flooding

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, N.C. — As the Triangle deals with downed trees and power outages on Saturday, coastal communities are dealing with the aftermath of flooding from storm surge. The bridge to Ocean Isle Beach closed Friday due to flooding from storm surge. At one point, roads resembled rivers, and there was so much water the street was invisible. The problem was made worse because the surge came at high tide. On Saturday, most of…

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More than 320,000 people without power in North Carolina after Hurricane Ian

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More than 320,000 people without power in North Carolina after Hurricane Ian

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Ian is gone but in its wake hundreds of thousands of people in North Carolina are without power. The storm is now a post-tropical cyclone and most of its rain has left the state. Some breezy conditions will continue through the weekend. As of 5 a.m., more than 320,000 were without power. That number is down from a peak of more than 370,000 Friday. Duke Energy reports 290,000 people without…

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Fishing boat blown 8 miles down the coast thanks to Hurricane Ian

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Fishing boat blown 8 miles down the coast thanks to Hurricane Ian

At some point Friday, the boat broke free and police began getting calls about the boat. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A commercial fishing boat anchored in the ocean near Myrtle Beach broke free and washed ashore on Friday, but no one was aboard, according to city police spokesman Master Cpl. Tom Vest. The incident happened as Hurricane Ian was coming ashore in South Carolina. The U.S. Coast Guard was called out to the boat on…

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Storm damage: Ian causes flooding, brings down trees across the Carolinas

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Storm damage: Ian causes flooding, brings down trees across the Carolinas

The National Weather Service is chronically the storm damage caused by Ian in North Carolina and South Carolina Friday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ian, which made landfall in South Carolina Friday, caused flooding, storm surge, and wind damage across both North Carolina and South Carolina Friday. Around Charlotte, Ian caused mostly wind and tree damage. Some of the most significant verified storm reports included a tree that fell and destroyed a mobile home on Sanibel Road….

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Coast Guard prepares for "the second front of a war" as Hurricane Ian heads north

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Coast Guard prepares for "the second front of a war" as Hurricane Ian heads north

Coast Guard crews are busy at work as rescue missions continue following the devastation of Hurricane Ian. The powerful storm has brought catastrophic flooding, strong winds and storm surge to areas in Florida and was forecast hit South Carolina on Friday. “It’s a challenging mission, but our crews are highly trained and well-equipped for this,” Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson, who serves as commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District, told “CBS Mornings” on Friday. “I…

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Do you have the right insurance coverage for a hurricane?

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Do you have the right insurance coverage for a hurricane?

The financial impact of Hurricane Ian is not fully known, but will be significant. And you’re thinking about adjusting your insurance coverage right now you probably can’t. Once a storm threat becomes a watch or warning it’s often too late to get a new policy or make changes to an existing one. Believe it or not this is a common practice, and it’s for the very reason that insurance is meant for unforeseen or unknown…

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Hurricane Ian Continues Impacting Parts of the Texas Gulf Coast

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Hurricane Ian Continues Impacting Parts of the Texas Gulf Coast

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Hurricane Ian has drifted off to the eastern coast of the United States, and marine conditions across the Middle Texas Coast will gradually improve over the coming days. Locally, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through 1:00 a.m. Saturday and a HIGH-Risk Rip Current Advisory will remain effective until 7:00 a.m. Saturday. Minor coastal flooding continues along the Gulf-facing beaches during high tide producing dangerous swimming conditions. Residents visiting the…

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Hurricane Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, will still dump rain in Charlotte through Friday night

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Hurricane Ian downgraded to post-tropical cyclone, will still dump rain in Charlotte through Friday night

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,…

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Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian moves across the Carolinas

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Live streams to watch as Hurricane Ian moves across the Carolinas

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…

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