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Widespread rain has moved into the Carolinas with flash flooding possible.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte’s Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert on Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain. The flash flooding risk continues on Tuesday and Wednesday but becomes more isolated than the threat on Monday.
Widespread rain moved in Sunday night and continues through Monday. Showers become more spotty on Tuesday and Wednesday, but downpours are still possible.
The rainfall forecast shows most of the area has a good chance to see two and four inches of rain, with a few spots that could see five or more inches, especially towns west of Charlotte toward Greenville and Spartanburg.
When
Monday morning was a washout. Rain will continue throughout the afternoon with moderate-to-heavy rainfall at times. Expect the widespread rain to turn scattered by the afternoon for some but some areas will have higher rain totals than others due to what is called “training,” where heavy rainstorm or thunderstorms moves over the same area multiple times.
- Monday: Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms, with the most intense rainfall concentrated along the I-77 corridor and eastern mountain regions.
- Monday Night: Continued scattered to numerous showers, with a lingering flood threat as rainfall accumulates.
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Transitioning to a diurnally-enhanced convective precipitation regime, with afternoon storm probabilities and a gradual temperature warmup.
Impact
Rainfall and Flooding
- Periods of heavy rain may result in localized flooding
- Rainfall totals are expected to range from one and three inches in most areas
- Mountain regions near the Blue Ridge Escarpment could see three and five inches of rain
- A Flood Watch remains in effect with particular concern for areas west of I-77
Severe Threat
- A very low tornado risk exists, particularly on Monday afternoon
- Strong storm possible but not likely southwest of Charlotte
- Any gusty winds could bring down a large shallow-rooted tree due to saturated soils
The Need:
Residents in the affected areas should:
- Stay Informed: Monitor local weather updates and official flood warnings
- Avoid Flood-Prone Areas: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways
- Have a plan for any outdoor activities, as heavy rain could disrupt any event during these days.
Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich and the entire Weather Impact team will have regular updates on air, on the WCNC Charlotte app and on WCNC+ which you can download on your TV and stream for free 24/7.