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Southeast Prepares for Hurricane Florence

The Southeast Prepares For Hurricane Florence To Make Landfall. Catastrophic Damage, Power Outages And Loss Of Life Is Expected! Follow Evacuation Orders!

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Hurricane Florence is predicted to make landfall late Thursday evening to Friday morning. South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia are in the direct path.
 
The National Weather Service released a Hurricane Florence Public Advisory at 2:00 PM Eastern time 9/11/2018.

"Florence is getting better organized and increasing in size".

"Life threatening storm surge is possible along the coasts of North and South Carolina" introduced the advisory.

Florence is a Category 4 hurricane with sustained speeds of 130 mph and higher wind speed gusts. Hurricane force winds have expanded outward and are 95 miles from the center.

Tropical force winds now extend 170 miles from the center. Maximum storm surge of 12 feet with 15 to 20 inches of rain is predicted for areas hit by the full strength of storm. The storm wind speeds could increase.
 
The Weather Channel reports that Naval ships in Virginia began leaving port for open sea to avoid the hurricane. The Carolinas have issued mandatory evacuation orders.

From Columbia, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina Interstate 26 is west bound only on all four lanes. Consumers are stocking up on gasoline, bottled water, propane, batteries, and canned goods in anticipation of outages. Hospitals in the direct path of the hurricane began to transport patients to other healthcare facilities.
 
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is monitoring hurricane Florence progress. For more information go to National Hurricane Center. Right hand illustration is site cover page.
 
The President has approved North and South Carolina for Federal Disaster Funds in advance of the storm. Utility companies are gearing up for destruction to the electrical grid. Neighboring states are sending repair crews to support needed repairs. It is estimated that areas could lose power for two weeks or more.

When Power Fails

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If this storm hits as predicted, the electrical infrastructure will suffer devastating damage. Many locations will not have utility power for extended amounts of time. Once the hurricane passes, rains stop, and flood water recede, power will not be restored. Damage to the infrastructure dictates the time of loss of power.
 
Many folks are preparing for a life without power. Some have small portable generators that can power essentials such as refrigerators, freezers and communications. The ability to establish electricity in an area affected by a natural disaster is an integral part of habitability.
 
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Story Summary 

When and where did Hurricane Florence make landfall?
Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on September 14, 2018 at 7:15 AM EDT as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.

How much rainfall did Florence produce?
Florence produced record-breaking rainfall, with some areas receiving over 30 inches of rain. A station in Loris, South Carolina recorded 23.63 inches, setting a new state tropical cyclone rainfall record for South Carolina.

What was the storm surge from Florence?
Florence brought a storm surge of over 4 feet that eroded beaches and damaged property between Cape Fear and Cape Lookout in North Carolina.

How many deaths were attributed to Florence?
Hurricane Florence resulted in 52 deaths nationwide, including 42 in North Carolina.

How much damage did Florence cause?
Florence caused an estimated $24.7 billion in damage, primarily due to extensive flooding. Over 2,400 roads in North Carolina were closed due to flooding, with over $250 million in damage to roads alone.

How long did Florence's impact last?
Although Florence made landfall on September 14, its slow movement caused impacts to last for days. Some areas experienced the biggest flooding impacts almost two weeks after landfall in late September.
 

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