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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Millions of people are boarding up and evacuating as Hurricane Dorian continues to move northwest toward the Carolina coast Wednesday morning.  According to the National Hurricane Center, the center of Dorian, which is now a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds, will move near or over the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina Thursday through Friday morning. Forecasters expect the Carolinas to experience tropical storm conditions Wednesday before the center…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian continues moving toward the north-northwest, and a turn toward the north is forecast by Wednesday evening, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast Thursday morning.  The center of Dorian is expected to move near or over the coast of South Carolina and North Carolina Thursday through Friday morning. As of 5 a.m. Wednesday, Dorian continues to lash the east coast of central Florida. The core of the hurricane is moving…

As parts of the U.S. brace for Hurricane Dorian’s impact, the amount of destruction caused by the storm in the Bahamas is devastating.  The Prime Minister of the Bahamas said Monday they are dealing with “a historic tragedy” and the devastation is “unprecedented and extensive.”  If you’d like to help the victims of this storm in the Bahamas, here are a few options.  The Salvation Army  The Salvation Army has members in the Bahamas and…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Hurricane watches and warnings have been expanded along the U.S. southeast coast as Hurricane Dorian finally makes a move on away from the Bahamas. Dangerous winds and life-threatening storm surge will continue through this evening and into the day Wednesday as the outer bands of the storm roll in across Florida’s east coast. Dorian is a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. As of the latest National…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Hurricane watches and warnings have been expanded along the U.S. southeast coast as Hurricane Dorian finally makes a move on away from the Bahamas. Dangerous winds and life-threatening storm surge will continue through this evening and into the day Wednesday as the outer bands of the storm roll in across Florida’s east coast. Dorian is a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. As of the latest National…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane headed towards 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. Tuesday, September 3 7:30 p.m. Five members of the Charlotte Fire Department are headed to the Carolina coast to help respond to Hurricane Dorian, the Charlotte Fire Department tweeted around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. RELATED: Charlotte fire crews headed to…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is moving nearly parallel to the Florida coastline as it moves north at 6 mph. Despite its slow movement to the north, this is the fastest the storm has moved in more than a day. “The eyewall of Dorian continues to move away from Grand Bahama Island. However, dangerous winds and life-threatening storm surge will continue over that island through this evening,” the National Hurricane Center said. The powerful storm…

Panovich says Dorian will reach Hilton Head around 9 a.m. Wednesday with gusting winds. The storm will move north up the coast and reach Myrtle Beach by Thursday night into Friday. Dorian is expected to reach the Outer Banks Friday morning, with a possible landfall coming near Hatteras as some of the models start to disagree on the storm’s exact track.  Sunday evening, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued mandatory evacuations for people living along…

Here are some other resources and important numbers you’ll need for updates and information before, during and after the storm: National  National Hurricane Center: Reference for updates about the strength, location and possible impact of Dorian. Advisories are released daily at 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Follow on Twitter: @NHC_Atlantic National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Hurricane Resource Page: Reference for information about the hurricane, and pictures of the storm…

Here are some resources and important numbers you’ll need for updates and information before, during and after the storm: Special ElectionsElections are underway in North Carolina’s 3rd and 9th Congressional Districts. The North Carolina State Board of Elections is updating this page regularly with information about the effects of Hurrican Dorian on polling places.  Follow on Twitter: @NCSBE  or Facebook.com/NCSBE National  National Hurricane Center: Reference for updates about the strength, location and possible impact of…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane headed towards 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. Tuesday, September 3 5 p.m. Hurricane Dorian has increased its speed to 6 mph. The 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center updates the track to a potential landfall near stateline between North Carolina and South Carolina. 4:10…

Panovich says Dorian will reach Hilton Head around 9 a.m. Wednesday with gusting winds. The storm will move north up the coast and reach Myrtle Beach by Thursday night into Friday. Dorian is expected to reach the Outer Banks Friday morning, with a possible landfall coming near Hatteras as some of the models start to disagree on the storm’s exact track.  Sunday evening, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued mandatory evacuations for people living along…

A clearer picture of the devastation wrought in the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian emerged on Tuesday. AccuWeather National Reporter Jonathan Petramala flew over the town of Marsh Harbour in the Abaco Islands, one of the first places blasted by the powerful storm on Sunday when it was a Category 5 hurricane with 185-mph sustained winds and gust up to 225 mph. Exclusive aerial footage Petramala recorded from a helicopter showed widespread devastation in Marsh Harbour….

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is moving nearly parallel to the Florida coastline as it moves north at 5 mph. Despite its slow movement to the north, this is the fastest the storm has moved in more than a day. “The eyewall of Dorian continues to move away from Grand Bahama Island. However, dangerous winds and life-threatening storm surge will continue over that island through this evening,” the National Hurricane Center said at 4 p.m….