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North Carolina prepares for impact of Hurricane Isaias
WRAL • • nation
Key Points:
- Communities along the Gulf Coast are bracing for Hurricane Isaias to make landfall Friday evening, prompting evacuation efforts, especially in Florida where thousands of vehicles are stuck on interstates near Pensacola.
- North Carolina officials have announced a storm response plan, with emergency crews preparing for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and severe weather, particularly in Wilmington and Western North Carolina.
- Urban search and rescue teams in North Carolina have been placed on state mission orders in key locations to ensure a rapid response if needed.
- Although experts believe Hurricane Isaias will not impact North Carolina as severely as Hurricane Helene, officials are taking precautionary measures to prepare for potential worst-case scenarios.
