Rain continues, some flooding possible

Rain continues, some flooding possible

Rain continues into the evening and overnight, much drier over the next few days. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:29 PM EST December 26, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This Evening  Rain will continue throughout the afternoon and evening. Expect the rain to let up some around dinner time and lighter and more scattered. Overnight, another batch of…

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Rain continues/some flooding possible

Rain continues/some flooding possible

Steady rain across the Carolinas. A few thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 12:09 PM EST December 26, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today A soggy day is on tap. Be prepared for a messy travel day as many head home after celebrating Christmas on Monday. Temperatures will hold steady near 60 along…

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Numerous showers, isolated flooding possible

Numerous showers, isolated flooding possible

Steady rain tonight and tomorrow across the Carolinas. A few thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon and evening. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:22 PM EST December 25, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight Grab an umbrella before heading outside this evening. Light to moderate showers are spreading across the Carolinas tonight. Expect showers to become heavy at times overnight…

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'This is a massive amount of water' | Cotswold homeowners worry about impact development will have on flooding

'This is a massive amount of water' | Cotswold homeowners worry about impact development will have on flooding

The proposed townhome community would replace a wooded area along McMullen Creek that acts as a flood zone. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developers are hoping to build about 150 townhomes in Cotswold. However, some neighbors argue the community could have a disastrous impact on their properties. Homeowners who live along McMullen Creek say they already deal with substantial flooding. They worry the proposed townhome community could worsen flooding since the development will replace woods that currently…

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A 4-month-old survived after a Tennessee tornado tossed him. His parents found him in a downed tree

A 4-month-old survived after a Tennessee tornado tossed him. His parents found him in a downed tree

At about the same time in another room, as the wind howled, Moore decided to jump on top of their other son, who is 1. She grabbed the child as the walls collapsed. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A 4-month-old boy has survived after a tornado in Tennessee sucked him up from his family’s mobile home, which was demolished in the storm. Sydney Moore told WSMV-TV that when the tornado hit their home in Clarksville on Saturday, it…

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'This is a massive amount of water that’s encroaching on our homes' | Cotswold homeowners worry about impact development will have on flooding

'This is a massive amount of water that’s encroaching on our homes' | Cotswold homeowners worry about impact development will have on flooding

The proposed townhome community would replace a wooded area along McMullen Creek that acts as a flood zone. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developers are hoping to build about 150 townhomes in Cotswold. However, some neighbors argue the community could have a disastrous impact on their properties. Homeowners who live along McMullen Creek say they already deal with substantial flooding. They worry the proposed townhome community could worsen flooding since the development will replace woods that currently…

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Cotswold homeowners worry proposed development will worsen flooding issues

Cotswold homeowners worry proposed development will worsen flooding issues

The proposed townhome community would replace a wooded area along McMullen Creek, replacing woods that act as a flood zone. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Developers are hoping to build about 150 townhomes in Cotswold. However, some neighbors argue the community could have a disastrous impact on their properties. Homeowners who live along McMullen Creek say they already deal with substantial flooding. They worry the proposed townhome community could worsen flooding since the development will replace woods…

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'It caught me off guard': Man trapped in car amid Goldsboro flooding

'It caught me off guard': Man trapped in car amid Goldsboro flooding

A man found himself trapped inside his car after unknowingly driving into floodwater in Goldsboro. Robert Lewis said he was on his way to visit his dad at The Goldsboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center when the water on Tampa Street caught him off-guard.   “You really couldn’t tell how deep it was,” Lewis said. Lewis said it was the help of a good Samaritan that got him out, and now he is asking questions of…

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Several roads closed in Goldsboro due to flooding, downed tree

Several roads closed in Goldsboro due to flooding, downed tree

The Goldsboro Police Department said several roads are closed Monday morning due to the flooding and damage from Sunday’s WRAL Weather Alert Day. “Due to standing water on roadways the following roads are currently closed,” GPD said on Facebook. “Citizens should use alternate routes and remember to never enter an area that has been closed or coned off.” The following roads are currently closed: Elm Street between Hillcrest Drive and Stoney Creek Parkway. Stoney Creek…

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Edgecombe Co. schools delayed on Monday due to flooding risk

Edgecombe Co. schools delayed on Monday due to flooding risk

Edgecombe County Schools will be delayed on Monday. According to a post on the school system’s Facebook page, schools in the county will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday. The school said the delay will allow maximum daylight for buses and high school drivers traveling in the early morning. The delay is in response to severe weather on Sunday, which caused flood warnings and flash flood warnings in various parts of central North Carolina….

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Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East Coast

Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East Coast

GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — An intense late-year storm barreled up the East Coast on Sunday with heavy rains and strong winds that shattered rainfall records, forced water rescues from flooded streets and washed out holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, Georgetown County spokesperson Jackie Broach said. More than 9 inches (22.9 centimeters) of rain fell in the area situated between Charleston and Myrtle Beach…

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UPDATE: Severe weather causing school delays

UPDATE: Severe weather causing school delays

1 hour ago BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Severe weather is causing delays in the Cape Fear Area. Brunswick County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Monday, December 18. A spokesperson with Brunswick County Schools says the decision was made out of an abundance of caution and to ensure bus driver visibility in the morning. Brunswick Community College announced all campus locations will open at 10 am on Monday,…

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Thousands without power as severe weather impacts Cape Fear area

Thousands without power as severe weather impacts Cape Fear area

11 minutes ago CAPE FEAR AREA, NC (WWAY) — Strong weather battered the Cape Fear region throughout Saturday evening and into Sunday afternoon. According to Duke Energy, about 4,000 people are without power, with over 1,000 outages located in both Leland and Wilmington. Nearly 300 outages have been reported in Sea Breeze, 80 in Carolina Beach, and more than 30 in Kure Beach. Several areas saw strong wind gusts as high as 60 miles per…

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Live updates: Tornado watch possible for coast on WRAL Weather Alert Day, flood watch in effect

Live updates: Tornado watch possible for coast on WRAL Weather Alert Day, flood watch in effect

Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, and we’re already seeing heavy rainfall across the Triangle. A flood watch has been issued for our entire viewing area until Monday at noon. The severe threat will be greatest east of Interstate 95. Flooding will be possible, as well as damaging winds and possibly an isolated tornado. It will be breezy with wind gusts up to 40 mph. A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for…

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Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland & Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday

Severe weather cancels Wool E. Bull's Winter Wonderland & Chinese Lantern Festival on Sunday

Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland and the NC Chinese Lantern Festival have been canceled Sunday due to severe weather. Previously purchased Dec. 17 tickets for Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland can be exchanged for a future remaining Wool E. Bull’s Winter Wonderland date with the exception of Friday or Saturday dates. Exchanges can be made by contacting the Durham Bulls Mako Medical Box Office during open hours at 919-956-2855 or by emailing wonderland@durhambulls.com. Sunday is…

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