Coast. The Us Coast Guard is already warning boaters in south florida to prepare for matthew. And North Carolina officials are keeping a close eye on the storm already, and what it can bring to our state. We have coverage tonight starting with mike maze. There are a couple of things that have changed. Forward motion and direction changed just since this afternoon. Its a slow mover. The up level winds are light where it is moving north northeast about 8 Miles Per Hour, but its picking up. Earlier todays it was a 6 Miles Per Hour, so its picking up a bit. Once it gets north of the islands it should move quickly past cuba. These are the numbers as of 8 00 in the National Hurricane center. We might have an update before 10 00, and heres the storm located now, top winds still north northeast at Miles Per Hour 8 Miles Per Hour, and heres the intensity, not changing since the 5 00 advisory, but we should have the new advisory by 11 00, and its more of a westward track. In the full forecast we
But theyre interesting as all heck. No kidding hope not to see a drop of rain for a while thanks, fish. Thousands of people laced up their sneakers and walked for a good cause. The fad for alice walk went for today. What a great day for it wral is a proud sponsor. The money goes toward research for mental illness. Many are glad of the turnout although the presence of Hurricane Matthew. Were so grateful for the presence. With the power out throughout the city. Reporter its the longest and Oldest Community walk a man attacked me in a parking garage. Tried to stab me with an 8inch knife. But i carry a pistol. I fight back. Thats why im still here. Every woman has a right to defend herself with a gun if she chooses. Hillary clinton disagrees with that. Dont let politicians take away your right to own a gun. After 20 years in washington, were learning lots about richard burr. First, he opposed a bill prohibiting Insider Trading by members of congress. Now we learn burr had over 100,000 in o
During a phone call with the president he gave the governor his thoughts and prayers. Schools will be closed. More county schools will be closed you can find the list of closings scrolling at the bottom of your screen and any time at w are ral. Com. Flooding is expected to continue at wral. Com. Flooding is expected to continue. The noos river. Flood prediction the neuse now, later this week the neuse river is expected to crest at 27 feet on friday. The tar river is expected to crest tomorrow afternoon. Slightly over 35 feet. Models predict more than 150 buildings could be at risk of high water. Ingrownville it is expected reach 25 feet tomorrow greenville is expected to reach five feet tomorrow. Now woodlake dam has not breached but people that live there shared their concerns with ken smith. Reporter wood lake resort and country club and nearby neighborhoods remain off limits. The dam is not safe enough to allow residents back in their homes. Our road is the additional road. That is
Deaths here in North Carolina stands at 20. That does not include the death of an 81yearold woman found in her vehicle in falcon. Fema deployed 200 inspectors to our state. The storm victims are looking for federal funding. Todays sky 5 gave us a new look over the damage at the damage over lumberton much of the city remains under water. For the second tphaoeupl two days the governor visited to see the damage. H is a long way to go. Ken smith visited downtown tonight and he joins us live. What are you seeing there in lumberton . I will tell you, our photographer and i are seeing a lot of road closures because of the heavy flooding in this county. We are just right nearby the lumber raven. I will show you what happened when it spilled over its banks. That is supposed to be a parking lot. It is a mess. Am talking about. Cars subpherpbled, barely seeing the roof tops. Also you can see some other cars from were under water but because the water receded you are seeing them as they are comple
The debate came as parts of the state recover from a devastating storm. Governor pat mccrory and attorney general roy cooper touched on economic damage from house bill two. Issues at the state crime lab also came up. And the candidates sparred over who would best prepare the state for an emergency. To watch the full hour long debate, go to wraldotcom. Both Vice President ial candidates stopped in North Carolina wednesday. Republican mike pence was in raleigh for an event at the hilton midtown off wake forest road. This is his secd carolina this week monday he stopped in charlotte and fletcher. Democratic Vice President ial candidate tim kaine was also in North Carolina wednesday. He made an appearance near charlotte. Kaine toured an area restaurant then spoke at a rally for the state Democratic Party at davidson college. This was his fifth stop in the state since joining the ticket. Candidates for senate in North Carolina made it clear where they stand on the president ial race. Senato