Gov. Mike Easley says more people living inland should expect rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Hanna.

Easley told reporters Friday the westward shift in the storm track now means the Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point area should expect to feel the effects of Hanna by Friday night. Forecasters already said the weather would affect areas farther east.

Easley says Beaufort, New Hanover and Onslow counties have asked for voluntary evacuations. Pender, Brunswick County and sunset beach has mandatory evacuations in place.

The storm should still bring about 3 to 5 inches of rain to parts of the state, with higher amounts in the northeastern part of the state. Winds in some areas could reach 70 miles per hour.

Easley said several southeastern counties have announced voluntary evacuations.

Up to 270 National Guard troops and 144 Highway Patrol troopers are ready to help with the recovery process. So are utility crews.