The city will enact a curfew beginning Thursday as well as restrictions on alcohol sales.
Despite a southward shift of Hurricane Florence, the National Weather Service says prolonged rain and freshwater flooding is still expected across much of the area.
Halifax County has declared a State of Emergency that will go into effect at 6 this evening.
Northampton County will open emergency shelters at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
The National Weather Service reported in its morning briefing confidence continues to increase life-threatening impacts will be felt across the Carolinas with the arrival of Hurricane Florence.
Halifax County government today released a statement encouraging residents to prepare and gather emergency supplies ahead of Hurricane Florence.
