Western parts of North Carolina are currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rains and strong winds impacting the region. Governor Roy Cooper has described the situation as one of the worst storms in modern history for parts of North Carolina.
The state is facing significant challenges, including life-threatening flash flooding, numerous landslides, and widespread power outages. As of midday Friday, there have been at least 290 road closures and over 800,000 customers without power, according to PowerOutage.us.