Hurricane Florence Could be “Storm of a Lifetime”
Though Hurricane Florence is only a category 2 hurricane, it’s going to be a nasty one.
The hurricane’s outer bands have already reached the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The rest of Florence will be following tonight. Wind gusts in the 70’s have been reported, with “catastrophic flash flooding” expected. Naturally, car shipping to and from the region will be affected.
Article Overview
How Hurricane Florence is Impacting the Region
Right now, most of the rain and wind is still in eastern North Carolina. But this will undoubtedly change as the storm pushes further west and north over the weekend.
Wilington and Hatteras – the first of which is a prime car transport hub – are already being hit by Florence’s outer bands. Also, waves of over 80 feet on the ocean have been reported. In other words, despite “just” being a Category 2 hurricane, Florence is expected to cause some serious damage.
The Weather Service is predicting severe flash flooding, hurricane force winds, and storm surges that likely will last through the weekend. Remnants of Florence will likely linger into next week.
The Carolinas are in for a serious thumping from Hurricane Florence. Citizens have been urged to evacuate the area, with the governor saying those that say do so at their own peril.
How Hurricane Florence will Impact Auto Transport Services
Naturally, carriers aren’t going to drive through a damn hurricane. That’s pretty much par for the course. So eastern North and South Carolina aren’t going to be accessible over the weekend. Considering the time of year, this definitely puts a kink in a lot of shippers’ routes and plans.
Many of them traveling through the eastern Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia, will either wait until the storm passes or move west. I-95 will likely see little traffic through the Carolinas as it sits right in the way of the hurricane.
If you’re shipping to or from the area, expect delays or cancellations. We try hard to not cancel any orders, but some customers don’t want to take the chance. Some have already decided to cancel orders anyway, using their vehicles to drive away from the storm instead.
Once Florence passes and the damage assessed, we’ll see the auto shipping industry back on the road again. But it’ll likely take some time. While we don’t know how extensive the damage from Hurricane Florence will be, we know that there will be plenty. We’ll keep you appraised as the situation progresses.
Use American Auto Shipping for all your auto transportation needs
No matter where you’re shipping from or to, we can help. Not only can we help you get your vehicle moved at a great rate, but we help get it moved in a timely manner.
Take a minute to fill out our online quote form to get a free, instant quote immediately. No waiting, no hassle, just a free quote you can use to compare prices and services. You can also contact us any time at 800-930-7417 to speak to an agent.
They can give you a quote over the phone, answer questions about your shipment, and help you to understand more about what to expect when shipping your vehicle.
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
- When to go with an Enclosed Transport - October 2, 2023
- Understanding California’s EV Mandate - August 1, 2023
- Top Reasons Auto Shippers Are Delayed - January 9, 2023
