Many residents and visitors have evacuated the barrier islands, trying to avoid an uninvited guest named Florence, leaving the horses behind. This story by WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC, posted today, is typical of the reporting on these animals last 24 hours.
The storm has deviated slightly from the predicted track, taking it away from the Outer Banks, but it will still have a major impact on the area.
Western Horse Watchers Association 