Hurricane Florence strikes Carolinas (108 images)

The Carolina coast saw major storm surges, strong winds and fierce rain early Friday as Hurricane Florence arrived on land at Category 1 strength.

Local residents wait in line for ice at Rose Ice & Coal Co. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI

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Local residents wait in line for Harris Teeter to open. Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI

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Members of Coast Guard Shallow-Water Response Boat Team 3 rescue an evacuee's pet near Riegelwood, N.C. on Sunday. Photo by PO2 Loumania Stewart/U.S. Coast Guard/UPI

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Members of Coast Guard Shallow-Water Response Boat Team 3 rescue an evacuee's pet near Riegelwood, N.C. Photo by PO2 Loumania Stewart/U.S. Coast Guard/UPI

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