NORTH CAROLINA -- Gov. Roy Cooper gave an update on Friday morning following the severe weather that Michael brought to the state on Thursday.

  • Close to 500,000 homes and businesses remain without power
  • 431 roads are closed from Michael as well as from Florence still
  • Troopers responded to more than 1,000 collisions 

He said still close to 500,000 homes and businesses statewide are without power and that nearly 100 people across the state had to be rescued or evacuated due to flash flooding.

 

 

The other main issue that Michael left behind is debris on roadways. NC State Highway Patrol Col. Glenn McNeill said in the last day, troopers responded to more than 1,000 collisions.

NCDOT’s Jim Trogdon said that 431 roads in the state, including 32 primary roads, are closed following Michael and Florence. He said some more closures are possible due to rising river levels.

Cooper urged the public to stay safe while out on the roads and to keep in mind to never touch downed power lines and to never drive around barricades.

 

 

One person was killed by Michael on Thursday when a tree hit his car. Cooper said the death toll from Michael in North Carolina may now be three, but it's not confirmed yet.

 

 

The Dan and Yadkin Rivers in the Triad are expected to crest their banks today, but officials said that widespread damage is not expected.

Along the coast, the surf remains choppy. Cooper urged people to stay out of the ocean this weekend even though the weather will be nice because strong rip currents are still likely.

To view the current conditions of local roads, visit drivenc.gov.

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