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The forward progress of Ian will slow after making landfall through the day Thursday into early Friday. There is still rain in the forecast for Saturday, but no longer a flooding risk. "I'm no stranger to hurricanes. But it sounds like this one is going to be as bad as they've ever had," Montgomery said. WCNC Charlotte chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said Charleston reported wind gusts as high as 56 mph as Ian moved closer to landfall. "This storm can still be dangerous and even deadly," North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said.
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Wednesday and Thursday will feature mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, with afternoon high temperatures around 70 degrees for the piedmont, and around 60 degrees for the mountains. In Florida, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy told NBC’s “Today Show” on Monday that the search and rescue mission would be taking place for the next couple of days. Murphy said that was why residents who evacuated are largely being kept away from their homes. Other portions of the Atlantic coast could see higher tides than usual. The island town of Chincoteague in Virginia declared a state of emergency Sunday and strongly recommended that residents in certain areas evacuate.
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During a Wednesday news conference, officials said there weren’t any current plans to close schools or delay classes for severe weather. Beyond the typical severe weather, there are dangerous heat waves, record-breaking cold snaps or even hazardous winds that could impact people's safety. Those instances would cause WCNC Charlotte's Weather Team to tell everyone they should be Weather Aware.
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"A State of Emergency is needed now so that farmers and those preparing for the storm can more quickly get ready for the heavy rain that is likely to fall in much of our state," Cooper said. "North Carolinians should stay aware, keep a close eye on the forecast and prepare their emergency supplies." The storm will move through the Piedmont fairly quickly Friday night, which is good news for any flooding.
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Lee County, on Florida's Gulf Coast, includes the cities of Fort Myers and Cape Coral, both of which were hard hit by the hurricane. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno warned against looting in a press conference Thursday, threatening jail time. In a press conference addressing Hurricane Ian damage and recovery efforts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday expressed concern over looting and robberies in impacted areas. "If this tree has fallen a different way, it would be in our house," Shalosky said.
Ian pounds South Carolina; washes away piers and floods streets
It's a region known as Lowcountry, filled with saltwater marshes, waterways and beaches — areas that are already prone to flooding. Charleston County emergency services were suspended Friday as officials prepared for Hurricane Ian to make landfall on South Carolina's coast. Hurricane Ian caused more than $21 billion in insured losses, based on the latest damage estimates from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. It reported 93.7% of claims had been closed as of late April.
With a State of Emergency declared, the price gouging law is in effect. Price gouging is when a business charges unreasonably high rates in the midst of a crisis, ranging on products from gasoline to groceries to cleaning products. If you feel a business is engaging in price gouging, take a picture of your receipt, and submit a claim here or call (877) 5-NO-SCAM. If the Attorney General's Office finds a complaint is valid, a business can face fines up to $5,000 for each violation. On Thursday afternoon, the governor gave an update on state preparations. On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper gave an update on state preparations.
Charlotte weekend events canceled by Hurricane Ian - WCNC.com
Charlotte weekend events canceled by Hurricane Ian.
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"Heavy rains, up to 7 inches in some areas, are likely to bring flooding. Landslides are a threat in our mountains, and there's a chance of tornadoes statewide." Lidianys de Dios stayed up all night as hurricane Ian hit, watching the rising water creep up to her front door, knowing that she has no flood insurance. She said she's never had flooding like this in her neighborhood.
There are also workers in the Midwest ready to deploy to the Carolinas. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in anticipation of Ian moving north into the state. Mecklenburg County government will close its offices at noon Friday. Winds are expected to be between 20 and 30 mph with higher gusts reaching 40 mph or more.
Many in the hardest-hit areas were unable to call for help because of electrical and cellular outages. National Guard troops were being positioned in South Carolina to help with the aftermath, including any water rescues. And in Washington, President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the state, a needed step to speed federal assist for recovery once Ian passes. The storm is currently a Category 1 hurricane, hurling winds of 85 mph. Charleston, South Carolina, started seeing some impacts of Hurricane Ian Friday morning, according to the city's Twitter account, and some roads in the city were already closed. He encouraged residents who live in flood-risk areas to come up with a plan and prepare for inclement weather.
A large tree fell on a car along Rutgers Avenue, which was closed as crews worked to clear the downed tree. Meanwhile, Jim Erbs was at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Saturday afternoon waiting to pick up his wife, who was flying in from Orlando. Saturday morning, debris was visible in the Myers Park neighborhood and the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, but much of it amounted to small branches and tree leaves. Tonight will be clear and cool, with overnight low temperatures around 50 degrees for the piedmont, and around 40 degrees in the mountains.
To the south, over 270,000 people in North Carolina and 164,000 in South Carolina are in the dark. The Category 4 storm made landfall in September of 2022 causing significant damage across the state including here on the Suncoast. For the latest updates on Hurricane Ian, including live severe weather warnings and notifications, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app.
Cooper also asked that people who are out on the roads be cautious of emergency workers and first responders who may be out trying to help people. Across Orlando, airboats made their way through flooded neighborhoods all day Friday, rescuing residents who had no way out. Some braved the flooded streets by car, others used kayaks to get around. After the heaviest of the rainfall blew through Charleston, Will Shalosky examined a large elm tree in front of his house that had fallen across his downtown street. DOWNLOAD the free NBC2 News app for your latest news and weather alerts. Florida regulators released new data on county-by-county insurance claims after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of coastal southwest Florida and other areas of the state.
Meteorologist Olivia Cahill with the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City told Public Radio East that the storm is expected to bring winds of up to 35 mph and up to seven inches of rain once it hits North Carolina. And she adds that an isolated tornado or waterspout is not entirely impossible for Friday night and into Saturday. Florida is expected to receive 10 to 20 inches of rain for this event, along with six to nine feet of storm surge, and wind gusts over 100 mph.
— More than 300 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport due to Hurricane Ian, which brought heavy rain and gusty winds to the Charlotte metro area Friday. Parts of Georgia and South Carolina also could see flooding rains and some coastal surge into Saturday. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp preemptively declared an emergency, ordering 500 National Guard troops onto standby to respond as needed. — Ian, which made landfall in South Carolina Friday, caused flooding, storm surge, and wind damage across both North Carolina and South Carolina Friday. She lives in East Charlotte and said Friday morning a tree fell on top of her house and car.
By 7 p.m., the worst of the storm had exited the Charlotte area as heavier rains continued through the higher elevations of western North Carolina foothills and mountains. In North Carolina, the strongest winds from the storm will happen closer to the South Carolina border. Those areas around the Sandhills will certainly see sustained winds near 40 miles per hour. As the storm moves north and west, it (and its winds) will weaken. Emergency crews sawed through toppled trees to reach stranded people.
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