??‹Hurricane Michael

 
 
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg region is monitoring weather conditions and preparing for fast-moving Hurricane Michael, which is expected to arrive in Charlotte tomorrow around 8 a.m. and move through the area by 8 p.m.

The Charlotte could receive 3-5 inches of rain and 35 miles per hour wind gusts, with a potential for flash flooding and downed trees or power lines.

 
 

??‹Hurricane Preparedness Info

Wed., Oct. 10, 2018??‹

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.


Hurricane Categories are measured by wind speed

  • Tropical Depression – contains winds up to 39 miles per hour.
  • Tropical Storm – contains winds from 39 to 73 mph.
  • Category 1 – hurricanes have winds from 74 to 95 mph.
  • Category 2 – hurricanes have winds from 96 to 100 mph.
  • Category 3 – hurricanes have winds from 111 to 130 mph.
  • Category 4 – hurricanes have winds from 131 to 155 mph.
  • Category 5 – hurricanes have winds 156 mph or greater.
 
 

??‹BASIC TIPS

  • During the storm, call 911 for any life threatening situations or to report limbs or trees blocking roadways.
  • Prior to the storm you can clean the storm drainage.
  • During the storm, do not attempt to clear storm drains or storm drainage pipes.
  • Please call 911 to report an accident or hazardous traffic conditions.
  • Do not drive through flood waters. One foot of moving water could float and sweep your vehicle away. Stay away from creeks, storm drains and flowing water during storms.
  • As a precaution, customers should prepare by storing 1-2 gallons of tap water per person in clean household containers which can be refrigerated if desired. In the event of a loss of water, please call 311 or 704-336-7600. Go to CLTWaterBlog.org for more information. 
  • Report power outages by contacting Duke Energy at 1-800-777-9898??‹.
  • Tune into the TV or radio to get the latest weather updates.
  • Sign up for CharMeck Alerts for important emergency information.
  • Know your area's flood risk. You can find information about floodplain mapping.
  • To learn more about hurricanes and preparedness, please go to ready gov.