Tag: hurricane
Hurricane Florence approaching brings flood fears
The dangerous Category 3 storm, is barreling toward the Southeast U.S., and it’s expected to bring massive amounts of rain and catastrophic flooding. WATCH THE…
Hurricane Florence gains strength as it takes aim at East Coast
Governors in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina have all declared states of emergency in anticipation of the storm that’s forecast to become a Category…
Over 1 million set to evacuate ahead of Florence
Airlines have offered to wave flight change fees due to the storm and Amtrak is cancelling several trains that run through the affected areas between…
FEMA chief talks Hurricane Florence preparations
FEMA administrator Brock Long talks to “GMA” about the historically dangerous storm and the biggest concerns for safety as the Category 4 storm approaches the…
Trump faces backlash for comments on Hurricane Florence prep
President Trump hailed his administration’s 2017 response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico as “an incredible unsung success,” despite the thousands of deaths. WATCH FULL…
Hurricane Florence viewed from space
A camera outside the International Space Station captured a striking view of the monster storm. source
Potential dangers that make Hurricane Florence unique
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee takes a closer look at what makes this storm so unique as well as the storms right behind it….
Hurricane Florence; the final upcoming hours
With more than 24 hours to go, Ginger Zee discusses the potential life-threatening storm surge. source
North Carolina’s outer banks shut down as Hurricane Florence bears down
Normally the town brings in millions with tourism, but as Florence comes through, businesses have been forced to close. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Residents speak out on staying behind for Hurricane Florence
Tom Pahl, who is staying behind on the Outer Bank’s remote Ocracoke Island, says he is doing so “with full knowledge of what that means.”…
At least 5 fatalities during Hurricane Florence, including baby
A tree fell onto a young family’s home, killing a mother and her infant; the father was rushed to a hospital. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Residents trapped as Hurricane Florence roars ashore
Mayor Dana Outlaw of New Bern, North Carolina, talks to “GMA” about the flooding from the hurricane and the hundreds of residents in need of…
Many people scrambling to evacuate before the storm hits hard
With Florence approaching, more people than ever before are heeding warnings and evacuating, leaving a major tourist destination nearly deserted. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF…
Medical response underway during Hurricane Florence
ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports on the biggest medical dangers people are facing in the storm zone and what medical preparations…
ABC News Live: Hurricane Florence, Supreme Court nominee, Obama stumps in Ohio
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North Carolina resident describes tree falling onto house
A tree fell on the home of New Bern, North Carolina, resident Ben Selby. How to help those affected by Hurricane Florence: https://abcn.ws/2xavTxk source
Hurricane Florence causes waist-deep flooding in North Carolina
Residents returned to review damage of a house and dock along the Pamlico River. source
Hurricane Florence batters Carolina coast as it makes landfall
The Category 1 storm is roaring ashore and expected to hover over the area and hammer it for hours with up to 40 inches of…
Volunteers rescue residents, pets from flooded homes during Florence
A couple who evacuated North Carolina and drove hours to Florida welcomed twin daughters Thursday morning. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2p6FqB0…
Powerful typhoon hits Philippines
At least 12 people have died after Typhoon Mangkhut caused flooding, downed trees and dumped debris. source