Hurricane Michael, currently a Category 3, could hit NC by Thursday morning.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Governor Roy Cooper has placed NC under a state of emergency
• Areas across the state could see heavy rain coming down quickly, flash flooding is a risk
• Wind gusts could range between 30-60mph, knocking down trees and power lines
• Some school systems have announced closings. See the list here.

If your power does go out, here’s a list of contact numbers for power companies across the state.

Image Courtesy US National Weather Service