The jackpot we never wanted, grumpy. Finally settling down here. Wild ride. My neighbor back at the homestead said trees were down everywhere. One fell across the power pole. My mom said there are trees everywhere and one just missed their bedroom
It’s looking like the worst of the rain is out of Charlotte/ Pineville by 9:30 or 10 am. Wind gusts will probably persist through the afternoon, but should not be as severe as the day goes on. It’s looking like the tornado threat will likely stay off to our east, although Mecklenburg is still included in the new Tornado Watch. Most likely the western edge of that watch will get trimmed back.
Yes sir it was bad. Every few seconds you could hear trees breaking. When it dies down enough I'm going to go offer my assistance trying to clear the roads. I'm betting they are mostly all blocked. Hugo is still the benchmark from Columbia to the coast. But I bet when people get out and see the damage Helene will be the benchmark for the Upstate now.
I'm glad your safe. My cousin in Augusta has a tree on his house. They're safe but his little kids were terrified. He said there are trees down all over his neighborhood.
Wilmington had a 135 mph wind gust on the west side
