Florence pummels coast with pounding rain, widespread flooding and catastrophic winds
Florence, blamed for at least five deaths, is not going anywhere fast
North Carolina
"It's dangerous work": More than 360 people rescued in submerged N.C. city
Teia Cherry and her family thought they could ride out Florence at home. Then came the water.
FEMA chief on Florence: Biggest concern is "trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate"
"What concerns me the most is trying to get to the people who didn't evacuate and that's incredibly hard to do so we can't put our own people in danger"
After Hurricane Matthew, North Carolina residents try to prevent flooding from Florence
When Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina, 20 inches of rain were dumped on Lumberton
More than 20,000 are spending the night in North Carolina shelters
One of them is Robert Faircloth Jr., who brought a backpack, a tote bag and his dog, Buster, to a shelter
"Zero to crazy in no time": Storm chaser describes Florence's wrath
Aaron Rigsby compared the storm's behavior to Hurricane Harvey, which brought catastrophic flooding to Houston last August
How climate change could be impacting hurricanes like Florence
Rising sea levels result in increased storm surges, and that's just one factor, explains meteorologist Jeff Berardelli
How climate change may be affecting hurricanes
Meteorologist and CBSN contributor Jeff Berardelli explains the greatest threats posed by Hurricane Florence and how climate change may be contributing to extreme weather.
Federal officials halt immigration arrests during Hurricane Florence
The Trump administration said they won't enforce immigration laws unless there's a serious public safety threat
Hurricane Florence topples massive tree
Hurricane force winds upwards of 80 mph are tearing trees from the roots. Adriana Diaz reports from Jacksonville, North Carolina.
North Carolinian riding out Florence at home
Evan Pye is riding out Hurricane Florence in Kure Beach, North Carolina. It's one of the barrier island towns that has the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Cape Fear River on the other, just south of Wilmington. Pye joins “CBS This Morning” by phone to share why he decided to stay home.
Coast Guard readies for Florence rescues
Rear Adm. Keith Smith is the commander of the U.S. Coast Guard's fifth district, which includes North Carolina. Smith has strategically positioned ships, aircraft, boats and crews to respond after the storm. He joins "CBS This Morning" by phone from Portsmouth, Virginia, to discuss when the Coast Guard will be able to start deploying rescue teams.
Thousands ride out Florence in shelters
More than 12,000 North Carolinians are riding out Hurricane Florence in shelters. Elaine Quijano reports from a shelter in Garner, North Carolina, just south of Raleigh.
Fayetteville braces for flooding
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, DeMarco Morgan reports from Fayetteville, North Carolina, where flooding is a serious concern.
Florence storm surge at about 7 feet in N.C.
As Hurricane Florence makes landfall, David Begnaud reports from a hotel pool in Beaufort, North Carolina. The hotel sustained some damage.
National Guard braces for "long recovery"
Maj. Gen. Gregory Lusk joins "CBS This Morning" from the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh to discuss how his force is preparing to respond to Hurricane Florence.
FEMA chief on Florence rescues: "This is why we ask you to leave"
FEMA administrator Brock Long issued a stark warning Friday morning: "It's only going to get worse at this point"
Jacksonville hotel evacuated amid hurricane
Adriana Diaz reports from Jacksonville, North Carolina, where there's been significant storm surge from Hurricane Florence overnight.
Hurricane Florence forecast
Meteorologist Megan Glaros of our Chicago station WBBM-TV is on the road in Wilmington, North Carolina, tracking Hurricane Florence’s forecast.
Hurricane Florence storm surge major concern
Hurricane Florence’s storm surge is a particular problem for some areas that are away from the coastline but still on the water. Adriana Diaz reports from Jacksonville, North Carolina, where there's significant storm surge.
Hurricane Florence making landfall
Hurricane Florence is making landfall after thrashing the Carolinas all night long with devastating flooding and damaging winds. Forecasters are warning the storm surge is life threatening and will be even worse at high tide. There are reports of around 150 people needing rescue in New Bern, North Carolina. Jeff Glor reports.
New Bern rescuers preparing amid hurricane
Rescue teams in New Bern, North Carolina are working to save more than 150 people trapped in their homes from rising floodwaters amid Hurricane Florence. More than 200 people were rescued in the city overnight. Kris Van Cleave reports.
"Please send help": Florence storm surge leaves 150 stranded in N.C. city
10-foot storm surge floods New Bern, North Carolina, which issues mandatory curfew; local TV station is evacuated
Hurricane Florence slams North Carolina
Hurricane Florence is making landfall in North Carolina, bringing a life-threatening storm surge, powerful winds, and heavy rain that could last for days. At least 175,000 homes and businesses have lost power. Lt. David Daniels of the New Bern Police Department and New Bern Mayor Dana Outlaw join "CBS This Morning" by phone.
"Threat becomes a reality": Hurricane Florence's onslaught begins
Leading edge of the storm has begun battering the Carolina coast Thursday, bending trees and shooting frothy sea water over streets on the Outer Banks
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Trump administration orders review of refugees who entered under Biden, memo shows
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Noem made decision not to turn around deportation flights after judge's order, DOJ says
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National Park Service to hike entrance fees for foreign visitors
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Maps show where storms threaten Thanksgiving travel across the U.S.
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