Our Local Hurricane Coverage
The updated hurricane forecast Thursday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) increased the anticipated number of storms in the Atlantic Basin. The estimated number of named storms increased from 12 to a range [Read More]
2 p.m. update Utility companies are closing the gap on restoring power across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Duke Progress Energy reported around 2,000 customers, including around 1,000 in the Riegelwood area, were [Read More]
Note–this is the second in a series of preparing your family for emergencies. To review last week’s installment, go to https://columbuscountynews.com/2020/07/weekly-preparedness-tips-a-place-to-put-it-all-first-aid/. Week two This week’s installment has three sections — one, evaluating how your plan [Read More]
Power outages are continuing across Columbus in the wake of Hurricane Isaias, which came ashore in Brunswick County around midnight. Torrential rains were reported throughout the county, which saw three active tornado warnings at one [Read More]
11:25 p.m. Hurricane Isaias is coming ashore in Brunswick County. The storm spawned multiple tornadoes that prompted warnings throughout the southern and eastern portions of the county this evening, as well as some early flash [Read More]
6:35 p.m. Sunday update No evacuation shelters will be open in Columbus County for Tropical Storm Isaias.Emergency Management Director Kay Worley said Sunday (today) that shelters will not be opened, due to the difficulties of [Read More]
1:15 p.m. Sunday Columbus County is under a tropical storm warning due to the approach of Isaias. The storm is expected to make landfall Monday in South Carolina, and early forecasts have the center passing [Read More]
6:15 p.m. update for Friday. Hurricane Isaias will impact southeastern North Carolina Monday afternoon, on its current track. The National Weather Service Wilmington office sent out an update on the storm at 6 p.m. Although [Read More]
4:50 p.m. update Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon, paving the way for federal assistance if Hurricane Isaias has a major impact on North Carolina. “ A hurricane during a pandemic [Read More]
7.31.20 2 p.m.Two to four inches of rain are expected beginning Sunday into Tuesday. Hurricane Isaias slowed slightly and shifted a bit to left Friday (today), the National Weather service said in its 1 p.m. [Read More]
The following list will be updated every week. It’s based on a plan that was developed by Pender County Emergency Management to help people prepare for hurricanes, but it’s applicable for any emergency situation. [Read More]
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