CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 29: A generic view of cars racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2023 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Keenan Hairston/Getty Images)
It’s hurricane season. And, we all continue to monitor the forecasts to prepare as needed. So, as hurricane Idalia continues to travel up the coast two major speedways nearby opened up their campgrounds for those fleeing the storm. Hurricane Idalia evacuees began being welcomed Tuesday afternoon into Charlotte Motor Speedway campgrounds. Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway made the announcement today along with instructions for those planning to head there.
Hurricane Idalia evacuees planning on heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway need to check in at Camping World Racing Resort on Bruton Smith Blvd first. Access is at the entrance to zMax Dragway. RV motorhomes, fifth-wheels, travel trailers or Super C Class campers are welcomed.
Furthermore, after hours arrivals need to park on the service road next to the camping office and check in the next morning. Visit Charlotte Motor Speedway website for further details and updates on hurricane Idalia evacuee camping.
Also, those going to Atlanta Motor Speedway need to visit their website for full info and procedures. They also have a limited number of camping spots with water, power and sewer for $35.
5 Types Of Natural Disasters You Are At Risk Of Experiencing In North Carolina
As powerful as mankind is, there will always be one thing more powerful and outside of our control- the weather and mother nature. Heck, we can’t even accurately predict it. The sheer power of what mother nature is capable of is mindblowing from tsunamis to tornados to hurricanes. You’ve probably watched videos on the Weather Channel youtube or another platform showing these types of storms. And it can be fascinating. But one thing is for sure I don’t want to be in the path of mother nature when she’s at her peak. And I’m thankful to live in North Carolina where the threat of these types of weather-related events is smaller than many other areas of the country. But that doesn’t mean we don’t face natural disasters in North Carolina.
At least we don’t live in tornado alley. Natural disasters though can and will happen everywhere including North Carolina. Below you’ll find information about 5 of the most common natural disasters in our state. And the most common one, well it may not be exactly what you think. It’s more of a subset of the type of storm most commonly associated with North Carolina. Keep reading to see what they are. Want information on keeping yourself safe during weather-related storms? Get info at ReadyNC.gov.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.