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There is a high risk for flash flooding in the North Carolina mountains, where Fred could dump up to 10 inches of rain Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Tornado Warning has been issued for Iredell and Alexander counties in North Carolina.  Law enforcement in Alexander County report seeing a tornado on the ground along Old Mountain Road, which is located near the border of Alexander and Iredell county lines. The tornado is moving northwest at…

Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake, and officials warned some areas could get 15 inches of rain before the storm moved on. LES CAYES, Haiti — Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt Tuesday to the Haitian government’s response to the deadly weekend earthquake, feeding the growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless. Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake,…

Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake, and officials warned some areas could get 15 inches of rain before the storm moved on. LES CAYES, Haiti — Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Grace forced a temporary halt Tuesday to the Haitian government’s response to the deadly weekend earthquake, feeding the growing anger and frustration among thousands who were left homeless. Grace battered southwestern Haiti, which was hit hardest by Saturday’s quake,…

There is a high risk for flash flooding in the North Carolina mountains, where Fred could dump up to 10 inches of rain Tuesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What’s left of Fred is unleashing significant rainfall across the Southeast, as well as the threat of severe weather, including tornadoes and flash flooding.  Fred made landfall as a tropical storm along Florida’s panhandle Monday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Fred is now a tropical…

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:28 AM EDT August 17, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FLOOD THREAT THIS WEEK: Soaking rain and cooler temperatures will continue across the Carolinas as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moves in from the Gulf of Mexico. Fred made landfall Monday afternoon with max sustained winds of 65 mph along the Florida…

Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 3:15 AM EDT August 17, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FLOOD THREAT THIS WEEK: Soaking rain and cooler temperatures will continue across the Carolinas as the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moves in from the Gulf of Mexico. Fred made landfall Monday afternoon with max sustained winds of 65 mph along the Florida…

Fred is surging forward with widespread showers and potential flash flooding for parts of the Carolinas. Author: Brad Panovich, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Chris Mulcahy, Larry Sprinkle Published: 11:05 PM EDT August 12, 2021 Updated: 6:04 PM EDT August 16, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fred is unleashing significant rainfall across the southeast. Fred made landfall as a tropical storm along the Florida Panhandle Monday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.  Flash…

Soggy conditions likely for the next several days. Rounds of showers and storms will bring flooding rains and the potential for spin-up tornadoes. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 4:26 PM EDT August 16, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — FLOOD THREAT THIS WEEK: Soaking rain and cooler temperatures will continue across the Carolinas as the remnants of Tropical Storm…

A cooler and wetter pattern is underway as a front stalls nearby along with tropical moisture through midweek. Localized flooding will be a threat for the region. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 12:05 AM EDT August 16, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rainy Pattern Ensues Showers and storms will continue throughout the entire week. Expect rain chances everyday…

A cooler and wetter pattern is underway as a front stalls nearby along with tropical moisture through midweek. Localized flooding will be a threat for the region. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 10:15 AM EDT August 15, 2021 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rainy Pattern Ensues Today marks the beginning of a rainy pattern across the Carolinas due to…

No matter what Fred does, we are going to see rain this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wet weather is forecast for the Carolinas this week with additional rainfall possible from Fred across the Southeast. As of Sunday morning, Fred is has regained tropical storm status as the disturbance moves north-northwest in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Maximum sustained wind remains at 40 mph with wind gusts up to 50 mph. Some additional strengthening is possible…

Hope Haven is located on North Tryon Street. The flooding happened on Wednesday, Aug. 11, and damaged more than 100 rooms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A nonprofit in Charlotte that helps house people in need is now trying to clean up the mess after flooding damaged part of its facility.  Hope Haven is located in a former Holiday Inn on North Tryon Street. The storms Wednesday night flooded out most of the 104 rooms on the…

Tropical Storm Fred is moving over the Dominican Republic. Some weakening is expected, but impacts to Florida and the northern Gulf coast are expected this weekend. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Storm Fred is currently moving over the Dominican Republic, about 30 miles west of Santo Domingo. The maximum sustained wind remains at 45 mph as of the 2 p.m. advisory Wednesday. Although additional weakening is expected as Fred moves over the islands, the latest track…

As Tropical Storm Fred moves over Hispaniola on Wednesday, it will weaken. The First Coast can anticipate increased storm chances by Sunday into Monday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fred formed in the Caribbean Sea late Tuesday making it the earliest 6th Atlantic named storm on record. The average date for the 6th Atlantic named storm to form is August 28, so the 2021 hurricane season remains ahead of “schedule.” Fred may impact the First…