Catastrophic flash-flooding is expected along numerous streams, especially in the NC/SC mountains and NE GA. Flooding of mainstem rivers is expected, with major to possibly historic flooding near the Blue Ridge Escarpment. Landslides/debris flows expected through at least Friday.

Wind gusts of 45 to 60 mph are expected tonight into Friday, with brief 60 to 70 mph gusts possible across the western part of the area. Widespread downed trees and numerous power outages likely. Isolated tornadoes are possible through Friday morning.

Safety Message: Never drive around barricades, get higher ground, do not drive into water, and stay informed throughout the entirety of the event.

GARBAGE COLLECTION DELAYED: Due to the ongoing weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene, garbage collection for Huntersville residents originally scheduled for Friday, September 27, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28. For more information, call ​704-596-9428.

ROAD CLOSURE: McIlwaine Road is closed at Beatties Ford Road and just east of the bridge on McIlwaine Road due to flooding. Barriers have been put in place to block motorists from driving in the area.

Hurricane Helene is here. Our team is actively responding. High winds and heavy rain will be here throughout the morning. Here are some morning updates: - Thousands of residents in Mecklenburg Co are without power. Report outages to provider, NOT 911. - Mandatory evacuation

CharMeck ALERT: FLASH FLOOD warning. Duke Energy needs to move large amounts of rainwater through the Catawba River System from Lake Norman to Lake Wylie through Mountain Island Lake. Flood waters will rise RAPIDLY and conditions will change quickly. Prepare to EVACUATE the

CharMeck ALERT: All residents who live along the shoreline of Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Lake Wylie need to be aware of rising water levels and take caution. As of 12:40pm on Sept 28th, there are three areas with active evacuation orders until later

Sept 29 Morning Update: Flood waters have continued to rise throughout the night, and water levels are now beginning to recede along Mountain Island Lake. Everyone around the shorelines of Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Lake Wylie should remain ALERT to

CharMeck Alert: A full-volume TEST of the nuclear emergency sirens surrounding both McGuire Nuclear Station and Catawba Nuclear Station will take place today at 11:50am and last approximately 3 minutes. THIS IS A TEST. No public action is required.

*ROAD CLOSURE* Avoid Beatties Ford Road near Hambright Road. We had a tree go down a little while ago and it took some powerlines with it. It will take a while for Duke to fix it. #CLTtraffic #OneTownOneTeam

Detour Ahead – Statesville Road (near Gilead Rd) on Tuesday, November 12th starting at 8 PM. Crews will repair a wastewater service. Northbound drivers will be detoured onto Mt Holly-Huntersville to Hwy 115 / Old Statesville Road until 7am. Huntersville Fire; Town of Huntersville

Important Traffic Update: NCDOT will temporarily close a section of Gilead Road near I-77 to facilitate the completion of the new Diverging Diamond Interchange at the intersection. Read more: huntersville.org/CivicAlerts.as…

NCDOT has created a new traffic pattern at Gilead Rd. and Exit 23 on I-77. It has also affected the Gilead Rd. and US 21 (Statesville Rd.) intersection. You cannot turn left anymore. NCDOT encourages drivers to plan for extra time to become familiar with the new traffic pattern.