Hurricane Florence captured the attention of the entire east coast. Originally said to be a category 4 storm by meteorologists, Florence switched up her path and dwindled into a Category 2 with 90 mph winds and more than 23 inches of rain. Though the hurricane was less intense than anticipated, Florence still flooded and left millions without electricity. As of right now, 32 people passed away in North Carolina including a mother and infant who lost their lives when a tree fell on top of their home.
Though the mandatory evacuation order was in place there were many people who braved the storm in their homes. Of those who stayed, so far there have been over 500 people in need of recuse from the floodwaters. From destroyed store fronts to floating cars, the hurricane has caused a substantial amount of damage to North Carolina.
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Florence is now considered a tropical storm over the Hampton Roads area. With a few rain showers, the storm proved not to be as severe in our area. Big thanks to Florence for finessing us what seems like a fall break.
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To help those affected by Hurricane Florence you can donate to the Red Cross, the state of North Carolina and other organizations listed here:
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