In the aftermath on Hurricane Ian, the Office of Governor Roy Cooper has announced that four North Carolina residents lost their lives as a result of the storm’s impacts.
The effects of Hurricane Ian were felt early Friday morning, as multiple storm surge and flood warnings were issued throughout the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee.
By Dylan Leatherwood, Patrick Phillips and Mary Green
As Tropical Storm Ian inches closer and closer to the coast of South Carolina, state leaders are holding a new briefing on the state’s efforts to prepare.
With the threat of high winds and rain coming from the remnants of Hurricane Ian, people in the area are getting ready for whatever the storm throws at them. In the foothills, they’ve been preparing for several days for this unwanted guest.
With Hurricane Ian barreling its way toward Florida, officials locally are starting early preparations to get ready when it arrives in the Carolinas sometime late this week.
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Emergency Management will brief the public on Hurricane Ian’s possible impact on the state.
Cool mornings and mild afternoons will continue Tuesday through Thursday, with a First Alert for Friday through Sunday, as multiple rounds of rain showers will move through the Carolinas, as Hurricane Ian approaches the region.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One has formed near the Yucatan Peninsula, with winds of 35 mph, with a movement to the north at 5 mph. This potential tropical system is expected to move across Florida on Saturday.
While this storm is very strong, it is very small. Hurricane-force winds extend out 30 miles from the center. Tropical storm-force winds extend out 105 miles.