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North Carolina Readies for Tropical Storm Isaias

Tropical Storm Isaias is moving northward along the Florida coast and has North Carolina in its path with threats of heavy rainfall, storm surge, damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and dangerous rip currents. These conditions could cause power outages and road closures across portions of central and eastern North Carolina through Tuesday. 

North Carolina Prepares as Hurricane Isaias Approaches

Although Hurricane Isaias has slowed its advance, the storm remains a threat to North Carolina for localized flooding, dangerous rip currents, power outages and road closures. 

“We all need to be prepared for the dangers that Isaias could bring,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “As we learned with Hurricane Florence, even a category one storm can bring severe impacts, and we should not take this lightly.”

Governor Cooper Declares Emergency as North Carolina Prepares for Hurricane Isaias

North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with plans including safeguards for COVID-19. Governor Roy Cooper and State Emergency Management leaders updated the public today, urging them to track the storm and prepare for wind and rain.