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The city of Whiteville declared a state of emergency after experiencing severe flooding from Tropical Storm Idalia, where water levels on Thursday were as high as 20 inches in one building. In downtown Whiteville in Columbus County, Audrea McPherson Bailey, who owns the Class & Sass Children’s Boutique, said a man and woman had to be rescued from a nearby business as water levels rose. According to Bailey, the man was a business owner who…

Thursday, August 31, 2023 8:13PM WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Idalia has moved away from North Carolina and many parts of the state got rain but escaped severe damage. However, that was not the case in Whiteville which is located in Columbus County. The town saw the most significant flooding of any areas touched by Idalia, especially in its downtown. Emergency crews said the flooding damaged around 40 businesses. Town leaders have declared a…

The city of Whiteville declared a state of emergency after experiencing severe flooding from Tropical Storm Idalia, where water levels on Thursday were as high as 20 inches in one building. In downtown Whiteville in Columbus County, Audrea McPherson Bailey, who owns the Class & Sass Children’s Boutique, said a man and woman had to be rescued from a nearby business as water levels rose. According to Bailey, the man was a business owner who…

Hurricane Idalia turned streets to rivers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as it moved up the coastline. Idalia impacted North Carolina as a tropical storm, with the biggest impacts east of Interstate 95 to the coast, where close to 7 inches of rain fell. Between Tuesday and Thursday, the WRAL Storm Tracker followed the storm from Florida to South Carolina, driving more than 1,300 miles. See photos of storm damage in NC and SC…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — While most people were sleeping, Tropical Storm Idalia moved across North Carolina dumping plenty of rain from the coast to the Triangle. Here is a look at conditions as the sun comes up and the storm moves out. Idalia had sustained winds of 60 mph and National Hurricane Center predicts little change in strength in the next 48 hours, according to the 11 a.m. advisory. The center of the storm is…

Hurricane Idalia turned streets to rivers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as it moved up the coastline. In North Carolina, Idalia had the biggest impact east of Interstate 95 to the coast. Between Tuesday and Thursday, the WRAL Storm Tracker followed the storm from Florida to South Carolina, driving more than 1,300 miles. Some of the most severe damage occurred Thursday in Cherry Grove near Myrtle Beach, where an unconfirmed tornado ripped a roof…

While the eye of Hurricane Franklin was expected to stay well away from land, Bermuda faced tropical storm conditions on Wednesday. And the storm was producing “dangerous” surf and rip currents along the East Coast of the United States and will continue to do so for the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said. Franklin weakened to a Category 2 on Wednesday from Category 4, but it was expected to remain a hurricane through…

Tropical Storm Idalia is not expected to make landfall in Raleigh, but it is still expected to have minor impact on the area. Steady rain and some standing water were seen in Raleigh Wednesday night as the Tropical Storm gets closer. More rain and potential flooding are expected overnight, with winds picking up. A flash flood watch is in effect for Wake County from Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Tropical Storm Idalia causes flight delays…

Thursday, August 31, 2023 4:24AM FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Cumberland County emergency officials say they are expanding their resources to protect and support people through the tropical storm warning prompted by Idalia. Cumberland County opened two emergency shelters at Smith Recreation Center and Kiwanis Recreation Center in Fayetteville. The Red Cross, Cumberland County’s social services, public health department, and school district are behind the effort. Officials say they have set up a special hotline and…

The coast of North Carolina has been feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Idalia, with heavy rain and dangerous driving conditions in Fayetteville. Roads are slick and water is pooling in some areas, making driving difficult and dangerous. An ambulance flipped on Raeford Road, sending multiple people to the hospital with minor injuries. No patients were inside the ambulance at the time of the accident. The fire department said the accident appears to be weather-related….

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia, which could disrupt travel during the busy Labor Day weekend. As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been six cancellations and seven delays. In a 10 a.m. press conference, RDU’s staff warned Idalia could disrupt service. Several airports in Florida closed, causing hundreds of cancellations. “It feels good, glad we got here,” Bridgett Bosworth, RDU traveler, said. Bosworth and her daughter are two travelers who made…

The residents of Cumberland County are preparing for Tropical Storm Idalia on Wednesday. Meteorologists are predicting 3 to 5 inches of rain in the Sandhills, including Fayetteville. This amount of rain in a short period of time could lead to flash flooding. The Cape Fear River is at a safe level as of Wednesday afternoon. It means there is plenty of room for more water from creeks and streams to flow in before the river…

The residents of Cumberland County are preparing for Tropical storm Idalia Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologists are predicting 3 to 5 inches of rain in the Sandhills, including Fayetteville. This amount of rain in a short period of time could lead to flash flooding. The Cape Fear River is currently at a safe level. This is good news, as it means there is plenty of room for more water from creeks and streams to flow in before…

The residents of Cumberland County are preparing for Tropical storm Idalia Wednesday afternoon. Meteorologists are predicting 3 to 5 inches of rain in the Sandhills, including Fayetteville. This amount of rain in a short period of time could lead to flash flooding. The Cape Fear River is currently at a safe level. This is good news, as it means there is plenty of room for more water from creeks and streams to flow in before…

Hurricane Idalia lashed southern Georgia after making landfall along a sparsely populated stretch of Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday morning, toppling trees and flooding fishing villages while on a course to menace other parts of the Southeast. At least two storm-related deaths were reported on Florida’s slick roads. Briefly a Category 4 storm overnight, Idalia had weakened to Category 1 strength by Wednesday afternoon. But with sustained winds of 80 mph, it still presented a…