Updated as of 1:59 p.m. on Sept. 27 to include an additional photos.
The start of Elon University’s 2024 Family Weekend was met with heavy rains the morning of Sept. 27 as Hurricane Helene continues to send gusts of wind as high as 33 mph — with chances of thunderstorms hitting the Elon area after 2 p.m., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A wind advisory and flood watch are in effect until 6 p.m.
Elon’s Director of Facilities Management declined to comment on the university’s plans in the event of power outages or flooding.
The Town of Elon’s Director of Public Works did not respond to Elon News Network’s immediate request for comment.
Across the Raleigh and central North Carolina areas, NOAA also reports possible threat of tornadoes up until at least 3 p.m., wind gusts up to 50 mph, numerous downed trees and power outages and flash flooding.