Hurricane Ian

Ian brought heavy rain and wind to North Carolina over the course of a few days, but the storm destroyed or caused major damage to less than 50 homes in the state.

Ian will continue to weaken near the North Carolina-Virginia border through late today, according to the 11 a.m. report from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina this afternoon and is expected to reach North Carolina tonight.

Follow live updates from WUNC staff as Ian moves across South and North Carolina.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Newport say coastal flooding, high surf, beach erosion, and strong rip currents are possible along the coast in North Carolina. Heavy rainfall could also cause localized flooding. Stream and river flooding may become a concern as well.

Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday afternoon near Cayo Costa, Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.

There's still a lot of uncertainty about the storm's path. Emergency management officials say residents in all parts of the state should sign up for weather alerts and prepare emergency supplies.