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September 17, 2018

A weakened Florence continues destructive path to northeast

A weakening Florence is expected to drop at least about 6 inches of rain over parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England over the next few days – raising fears that the heavily saturated waterways in the region will trigger flash floods.

September 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence spurs truck driver to rescue dozens of dogs, cats from floods on school bus

When Hurricane Florence set its sights on the Carolina coast last week, Tony Alsup decided it was time for him to head into the storm zone to help clear out animal shelters in its path.

September 17, 2018

Animals rescued from Florence floodwaters, after pets left behind or forgotten

The rescuers plucking people from dangerous floodwaters spawned by Florence's assault on North Carolina are also discovering scores of neglected pets who were left behind or forgotten.

September 16, 2018

North Carolina dam in danger of breaching, evacuations ordered

Officials in Ashe County, North Carolina, told residents in the community of Creston to evacuate their homes Sunday night as a dam holding back water swollen by Florence threatened to breach.

September 16, 2018

Alleged 'looters' in Florence-ravaged North Carolina sought by police

Police in North Carolina on Sunday asked the public for help identifying alleged looters at a dollar store in Wilmington — a city cut off in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

September 16, 2018

Florence weakens to tropical depression, but flooding threat remains severe

Tropical Storm Florence weakened to a tropical depression early Sunday, but significant portions of North and South Carolina were expected to remain vulnerable to flash flooding and major river flooding, forecasters said.

September 15, 2018

As Florence weakens, live surf cam videos show impact on Carolinas

Tropical Storm Florence was downgraded from a dangerous Category 1 storm Friday, but millions have still been affected. Surf cameras are showing the live impact the storm is having on the Carolinas.

September 15, 2018

New Bern rescues continue amid Florence floodwaters in NC

Hundreds of people were rescued in New Bern, N.C., on Friday as Tropical Storm Florence continued its assault on the Carolina coast after making landfall in the morning.

September 15, 2018

Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall 'very soon'; eyewall onshore

Hurricane Florence's eyewall is onshore in North Carolina on Friday and will make landfall 'very soon,' as the Category 1 storm lashed the Carolina coast and appeared ready to cause catastrophic flooding.

September 14, 2018

Trump expected to visit areas hit by Hurricane Florence

President Trump will be visiting areas affected by Hurricane Florence next week, the White House says.