Hurricane Matthew battered the Florida coast Friday morning with powerful winds, potentially devastating storm surges and torrential rain, leaving nearly 1 million without power as officials made last-minute appeals for any remaining holdouts to get out of harm's way.
As Hurricane Matthew hits the Florida coast this morning, bringing with it powerful winds strong enough to knock out power for thousands of residents and causing millions of others to evacuate, Airbnb is hoping to come to the aid of those affected by the storm.
President Obama warned this morning that the devastation from Hurricane Matthew is far from over, and the potential for storm surges, flooding and property damage "continues to exist."
The National Weather Service is posting flash flood watches for the entire South Carolina coast and warning that the combination of storm surge and rains from Hurricane Matthew could cause worse flooding in downtown Charleston than the October storm of a year ago.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is working to prepare volunteers, aid and man shelters during Hurricane Mathew. The Red Cross says it, along with its partners have opened evacuation shelters across the state. ย The Red Cross encourages anyone coming…
[gtxvideo vid='bT5lD91B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bT5lD91B.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley: We really need you to Evacuate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- In an address to the State of South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley said "We really need you to evacuate."/ The Governor updating the path of…
[gtxvideo vid='LkY5HCRX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LkY5HCRX.jpg' vtitle='John Farley's Update on Hurricane Mathew and SC Impact'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Chief Meteorologist John Farley tracks Hurricane Mathew and its path towards South Carolina. 6pm Update.
A COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --A state of emergency has been declared in Charleston because of approaching Hurricane Matthew. The ordinance approved late Thursday by city council says Charleston is threatened by a hurricane that could result in vast damage or…
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg says that although the city that draws millions of tourists a year is known widely for its hospitality, he wants everyone to leave town as Hurricane Matthew approaches.
[gtxvideo vid='ZEUEIOPI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZEUEIOPI.jpg' vtitle='Today's Midday Forecast'] Our sister station is streaming LIVE with coverage of Hurricane Matthew.
[gtxvideo vid='jYcTDMEy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jYcTDMEy.jpg' vtitle='Matthew Update with Grace Joyal'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents…
ABC NEWS --With Hurricane Matthew upgraded to a Category 4 storm as it tracks closer to the U.S. coast today, Florida Gov. Rick Scott warned "this storm will kill you," making a final plea for residents living in evacuation zones…
How airlines are working to keep those of you impacted by Hurricane Matthew from accruing additional fees to change your flight plans in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
As of 5:00 p.m. today, October 5, 2016, the following emergency shelters are open for people evacuating Hurricane Matthew: Aiken County South Aiken High School 232 East Pine Log Road Aiken, SC Allendale County Allendale Elementary School 4561 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Ahead of Hurricane Mathew City of Columbia officials are reminding drivers to take care around certain intersections that tend to flood during severe weather. Here is a list of flood prone areas according to the City: Main and…
[gtxvideo vid='IwF0xCoU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IwF0xCoU.jpg' vtitle='SC Dept. Public Safety Plan on Lane Reversal'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Theย South Carolina Department of Public Safety Director speaks on the plan for lane reversals, SC Dept. of Public Safety and SCDOT ย have closed eastbound lanes of I-26,…
COLUMBIA, S.C.ย (USC SID) --ย The University of South Carolina and its athletics department are continuing to monitor the movements of Hurricane Matthew as it relates to the scheduled football game with the University of Georgia.ย We are in communication with the…
[gtxvideo vid='c3IjfcFp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c3IjfcFp.jpg' vtitle='Governor Haley Update: SC Ops and Hurricane Mathew '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley updated the state Wednesday evening on the path of Hurricane Mathew and the evacuation plan. Haley says it has been…
[gtxvideo vid='tn6f7wsL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tn6f7wsL.jpg' vtitle='SCDOT : Lane Reversals Expected Through Friday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SC Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall says they plan to run lane reversals through Friday morning for the Hurricane Mathew evacuation. Officials say it is important to…