Lots of trees down, lots of power lines down, but so far, no reported injuries in Hoke County, and no reports of bad flooding. That from Bryan Marley, Hoke Emergency Management director. The Emergency Operations Center is still fully staffed, he says, and will be for the duration of the storm. Right now, 14,259 homes are without power, but (remarkably) there are still pockets of folks who DO have power. He asks people to please stay inside and off the roads, so emergency vehicles can operate.
In Hoke County, the main threat today is heavy rainfall, which, as in arrives in bands, could add another 4 or more (National Weather Service forecast discussion) or 6 inches (National Weather Service forecast) or 11 inches (Weather Underground forecast) to the rain we've already received — 3.23 in downtown Raeford. Winds shouldn't be as strong as yesterday, but still will knocking around at 35-35 mph with higher gusts.
Tomorrow, winds should decrease a bit more, and rain too — at the end of the day.
The largest storm surges reported Friday were in New Bern and Emerald Isle where water rose to 10.1 and 7 feet respectively. The record for the all-time highest water level at Wilmington since 1935 fell Friday with the storm tide reaching 3.6' above high tide. More than Matthew and Hazel.
The radar a short time ago:
Total precipitaion in graphic form:
The forecast track today:
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