The eye of Hurricane Florence hit the shore of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on the morning of Friday, September 14th. The Category 4 Hurricane decreased in intensity to a Category 1 upon arrival, but still created enough damage for ports along the east coast to remain closed the whole weekend. More flooding is expected with parts of North Carolina and Southwestern Virginia facing another 10 inches of rain. Because of the damage, almost all major roads in Southeastern North Carolina and South Carolina will be impassable for some time.
Below are the following updates from ports affected by Florence:
Wilmington
The Ports of Wilmington & Morehead City will remain closed through Wed., September 19th . Essential employees required for storm response will be contacted by their supervisor with specific instructions. The next update is anticipated by noon on Tuesday.
Norfolk
Posted hours at all terminals and offices – all locations – business as usual.
Savannah
Business as usual. Normal office, terminal and gate schedule.
Charleston
Monday, September 17 – Container gates opened at normal business hours (4:00AM)
Inland Port Greer
Normal gate and terminal operations
Inland Port Dillon
Monday, September 17 – Closed
Tuesday, September 18 – Re-open at 6:00 AM, pending weather and road conditions; CSX rail service between Charleston & Dillon to resume, with next train arriving in Dillon on Wednesday, September 19.
Charleston Breakbulk
Vessel operations have resumed.
Monday, September 17 – Gate activity resumes at 7:00 AM
Georgetown
Monday, September 17 – Re-open at 8:00 AM
