Florence could hit with punch not seen in more than 60 years

Florence could hit with punch not seen in more than 60 years

The last time the midsection of the East Coast stared down a hurricane like this, Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House and Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were newlyweds.

The last time the midsection of the East Coast stared down a hurricane like this, Dwight Eisenhower was in the White House and Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio were newlyweds.

Hurricane Florence prep: Smartphone apps to help you stay safe

Hurricane Florence prep: Smartphone apps to help you stay safe

When Hurricane Florence hits and everyone is scrambling, either on the go or without electricity, there are a few apps that can help you get the information you need to stay safe and stay in touch with friends and family. 

When Hurricane Florence hits and everyone is scrambling, either on the go or without electricity, there are a few apps that can help you get the information you need to stay safe and stay in touch with friends and family. 

Hurricane Hack: Making a phone charger using a battery

Hurricane Hack: Making a phone charger using a battery

In preparation for Hurricane Florence, we're testing some "Hurricane Hacks" that may help you in case of an emergency. In this video, you'll learn how to make a phone charger.

In preparation for Hurricane Florence, we're testing some "Hurricane Hacks" that may help you in case of an emergency. In this video, you'll learn how to make a phone charger.

Florence gaining strength at Cat. 4 hurricane; Maryland, Virginia officials take precautions

Florence gaining strength at Cat. 4 hurricane; Maryland, Virginia officials take precautions

Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina. The National Weather Service says Hurricane Florence continues to increase in strength, size, and forward speed, with max winds now 140 mph.

Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina. The National Weather Service says Hurricane Florence continues to increase in strength, size, and forward speed, with max winds now 140 mph.

Northam orders mandatory evacuation for Virginia coastal areas

Northam orders mandatory evacuation for Virginia coastal areas

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has issued an order for a mandatory evacuation for residents in the low-lying Hampton Roads area along with the Eastern Shore in advance of Hurricane Florence.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has issued an order for a mandatory evacuation for residents in the low-lying Hampton Roads area along with the Eastern Shore in advance of Hurricane Florence.

Flood waters rise in Old Town Alexandria after weekend of heavy rain

Flood waters rise in Old Town Alexandria after weekend of heavy rain

Water flooded the streets of Old Town Alexandria Monday after a weekend of heavy rain and winds brought to the region by the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon.

Water flooded the streets of Old Town Alexandria Monday after a weekend of heavy rain and winds brought to the region by the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon.

Shattering a myth: Don't tape your windows before a hurricane

Shattering a myth: Don't tape your windows before a hurricane

Seven out of 10 people recently surveyed believed that taping windows was an effective way to keep them from shattering during a hurricane.  They're wrong.

Seven out of 10 people recently surveyed believed that taping windows was an effective way to keep them from shattering during a hurricane.  They're wrong.

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Florence strengthens to Category 4 storm

Evacuations ordered as Hurricane Florence strengthens to Category 4 storm

Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 130 mph and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.

Florence exploded into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds up to 130 mph and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week.

How to prep your refrigerator for a power outage

How to prep your refrigerator for a power outage

You don’t want all your food to spoil the next time there’s a power outage. Be prepared before the electricity goes out with these tips from the USDA and foodsafety.gov.

You don’t want all your food to spoil the next time there’s a power outage. Be prepared before the electricity goes out with these tips from the USDA and foodsafety.gov.

What you need in your emergency survival kit

What you need in your emergency survival kit

When is the right time to prepare your survival kit? Long before there’s an emergency. 

When is the right time to prepare your survival kit? Long before there’s an emergency. 

Rain continues through the area, as we continue to track Hurricane Florence
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Rain continues through the area, as we continue to track Hurricane Florence

Category 4 Hurricane Florence looks to be headed toward the Carolinas. Storms and showers continuing through the week with temps in the low to mid 80s.

Category 4 Hurricane Florence looks to be headed toward the Carolinas. Storms and showers continuing through the week with temps in the low to mid 80s.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces state of emergency
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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces state of emergency

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a state of emergency in the state, out of precaution ahead of potential impact from Hurricane Florence.

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a state of emergency in the state, out of precaution ahead of potential impact from Hurricane Florence.