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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is slowly moving up the Carolina coast producing heavy rain, wind and tornado threats for the residents along the coast.  According to North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, a tornado touchdown in Brunswick County sometime early Thursday morning.  “This is a dangerous storm that is already spawning tornadoes in our state,” Gov. Cooper said. “A tornado touchdown in Brunswick County this morning causing some damage.” The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office…

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. Thursday, September 5 10:10 a.m.  North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry announces the state has 23 swift water rescue teams, 53 boats and 178 North Carolina National Guard vehicles ready. There’s also seven search and rescue teams, nine…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolinas are feeling the brunt of Hurricane Dorian’s fury as the storm has produced multiple tornadoes, downed trees and caused widespread flooding along the coastline. As of 10 a.m., Dorian, a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds, is now moving north-northeast as it sits about 65 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. The National Hurricane Center said Dorian has continued to create tornadoes across northeastern South Carolina and southeast North…

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. Thursday, September 5 9:30 a.m. North Carolina Emergency Management shows a statewide power outage total of 3,147. The majority of those outages are in Brunswick and New Hanover counties. 9:20 a.m.  South Carolina Emergency Management reports over 202,000 power…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolinas are feeling the brunt of Hurricane Dorian’s fury as the storm has produced multiple tornadoes, downed trees and caused widespread flooding along the coastline. As of 9 a.m., Dorian, which is still a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds, is now moving north-northeast as it sits about 70 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. The National Hurricane Center said Dorian has continued to create tornadoes across northeastern South Carolina…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolinas are feeling the brunt of Hurricane Dorian’s fury as the storm has produced multiple tornadoes, downed trees and caused widespread flooding along the coastline. As of 9 a.m., Dorian, which is still a Category 3 hurricane with 115 mph winds, is now moving north-northeast as it sits about 70 miles southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. The National Hurricane Center said Dorian has continued to create tornadoes across northeastern South Carolina…

Hurricane Dorian has begun moving slowly up the South Carolina coast. It’s passing close to Charleston this morning and then will be near Wilmington tonight. Erik Heden is a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Morehead City, North Carolina.  “This is a very large storm — a very large wind field,” Heden said. “We’ll have sustained tropical-storm force winds across all of eastern North Carolina. The best chance for sustained hurricane winds or gusts…

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 95 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. It is moving to the north at 8 mph. The storm is being blamed for at least 20 deaths in the Bahamas….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tens of thousands of people are without power as Hurricane Dorian pounds the Carolina coast Thursday morning.  The Category 3 hurricane is lashing the Atlantic coast with 115 mph winds, as well as life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain. In Charleston County, South Carolina, the sheriff’s office reported downed trees and power lines, plus flooding closed some roads.  “Please do not leave your home unless your life is in danger there,” the…

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. Thursday, September 5 8:05 a.m.  The NWS has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of eastern and central North Carolina until 7 pm. There have been confirmed touchdowns already Thursday mornings. 8:00 a.m.  Hurricane Dorian is now moving north-northeastward,…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tens of thousands of people are without power as Hurricane Dorian pounds the Carolina coast Thursday morning.  The Category 3 hurricane is lashing the Atlantic coast with 115 mph winds, as well as life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain. In Charleston County, South Carolina, the sheriff’s office reported downed trees and power lines, plus flooding closed some roads.  “Please do not leave your home unless your life is in danger there,” the…

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 95 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. It is moving to the north at 7 mph. The storm is being blamed for at least 20 deaths in the Bahamas….

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. Thursday, September 5 6:07 a.m.  A Tornado Warning is issued for southern North Carolina, including Wilmington, Murraysville and Myrtle Grove. Multiple other tornado warnings have popped up along the coast. 5:40 a.m.  The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office reports downed…

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. Thursday, September 5 6:07 a.m. A Tornado Warning is issued for southern North Carolina, including Wilmington, Murraysville and Myrtle Grove. Multiple other tornado warnings have popped up along the coast. 5:40 a.m.  The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office reports downed…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Conditions have gotten significantly worse along the Carolina coast as Hurricane Dorian continues to move north Thursday.  The Category 3 hurricane is lashing the Atlantic coast with 115 mph winds, as well as life-threatening storm surge and heavy rain. In Charleston County, South Carolina, the sheriff’s office reported downed trees and power lines, plus flooding closed some roads.  “Please do not leave your home unless your life is in danger there,” the…