As Hurricane Helene moves northward from Florida towards North Carolina, authorities have issued critical warnings and updates for residents across the region. The City of Asheville has been providing timely information, while Fletcher and Biltmore Village residents are urged to self-evacuate from river areas due to rising flood risks. Tornado warnings have surfaced throughout the Charlotte area, and Mountain Island Lake is expected to reach unprecedented water levels. With catastrophic flooding predicted, Governor Cooper has activated emergency measures and emphasizes the need for preparedness. Shelters are being opened, including at the Charlotte Motor Speedway and in Henderson County, while the National Guard has deployed troops and water rescue teams to assist in the anticipated crisis. Across Western North Carolina, heavy rains could lead to isolated tornadoes and landslides, prompting several counties to declare states of emergency. A significant flood risk continues, with reports of power outages and road closures already surfacing as the hurricane makes its presence felt.