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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — After a period of weakening, Hurricane Dorian’s winds have increased as it moves into a favorable area of development. Major Category 3 Hurricane Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, is located about 105 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. It is moving to the north at 7 mph. Its minimum central pressure, an indication of the storm’s strength, is 955 mb….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane moving along the Southeast coastline. This is a live blog from the digital staff at WCNC.com with continuous updates on the storm, its impact, and on-going developments. Wednesday, September 4 10:02 p.m. 9:18 p.m.  American Red Cross officials say more than 1,500 people have sought refuge from Hurricane Dorian in a total of 28 shelters in the central and eastern portions of South Carolina. 8:08 p.m….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian gained strength Wednesday evening as the eye of the storm moved along the Southeast coast. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dorian had 110 mph sustained winds with life-threatening storm surge and significant coastal flooding expected along Southeast and Mid-Atlantic coasts. Earlier Wednesday, a hurricane warning was expanded along the entire Carolina coastline as first rains from Hurricane Dorian arrived in South Carolina.  Millions of people were boarding up and evacuating…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian gained strength Wednesday evening as the eye of the storm moved along the Southeast coast. As of 8 p.m., Dorian had 110 mph sustained winds with the eye of the storm moving north-northwest off the Georgia coast. Earlier Wednesday, a hurricane warning was expanded along the entire Carolina coastline as first rains from Hurricane Dorian arrived in South Carolina.  Millions of people were boarding up and evacuating as Dorian continued…

FREEPORT, Bahamas — The ground crunched under Greg Alem’s feet on Wednesday as he walked over the ruins of his home, laid waste by Hurricane Dorian. He touched a splintered beam of wood and pointed to the fallen trees, overcome by memories. “We planted those trees ourselves. Everything has a memory, you know,” he said. “It’s so, so sad. … In the Bible there is a person called Job, and I feel like Job right…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane moving along the Southeast coastline. This is a live blog from the digital staff at WCNC.com with continuous updates on the storm, its impact, and on-going developments Wednesday, September 4 7:05 p.m.  As of the 7 p.m. update, Dorian is located about 140 miles South of Charleston, South Carolina and about 260 miles South-Southwest of Wilmington, North Carolina. 6:09 p.m.  A Weatherflow site at Folly Beach…

The official death toll for Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has jumped from seven to 20, according to officials.  Bahamas Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands confirmed the newest estimate to the Miami Herald on Wednesday afternoon. The passing of the storm revealed a muddy, debris-strewn landscape of smashed and flooded-out homes on Abaco and Grand Bahama islands. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said Tuesday night he had flown over the Abaco Islands and expected to do the…

During a briefing in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump showed what appeared to be a Sharpie-altered version of a forecast for Hurricane Dorian.  While talking to reporters, Trump displayed a model produced last week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showing Dorian’s projected path. However, there was a big difference in what the president showed.  Many were quick to point out that Trump’s version had what looked like a black line…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — After a period of weakening, Hurricane Dorian’s winds have come up some as it moves into a favorable area of development — and it’s not out of the question the storm could, again, become a major hurricane. Category 2 Hurricane Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, is located about 150 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. It is moving to the…

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is once again pleading for anyone who hasn’t evacuated the coast to leave now, as Hurricane Dorian is expected to bring possibly hurricane force winds to the area Thursday. McMaster held a briefing along other state emergency leaders Wednesday afternoon at the state’s emergency management center. “You still have time to get out, but the time to get out is running out,” he said.  STAY UP…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane moving along the Southeast coastline. This is a live blog from the digital staff at WCNC.com with continuous updates on the storm, its impact, and on-going developments. Wednesday, September 4 4:00 p.m. Waves picking up at Folly Beach. “Hurricane-force winds expected starting tonight into tomorrow afternoon,” said meteorologist Chris Mulcahy. 3:52 p.m. Officials with Anson County Schools say classes are canceled for Thursday, September 5 due to possible…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will be closed on Thursday September 5 because of worry of inclement weather from Hurricane Dorian.  STAY UP TO DATE: Download the WLTX app: Android | iPhone and sign up for the WLTX Daily Dive Newsletter. The attraction announced Wednesday afternoon their plans. They did not say yet if they expect to be open Friday. Updated closing information for the Zoo can be found at their website here. Full…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane moving along the Southeast coastline. This is a live blog from the digital staff at WCNC.com with continuous updates on the storm, its impact, and on-going developments. Wednesday, September 4 3:52 p.m. Officials with Anson County Schools say classes are canceled for Thursday, September 5 due to possible storm damage from Dorian. 3 p.m. Ahead of possible rescues and emergency responses during Hurricane Dorian, the United States…