Fred weakens after landfall, but still set to bring heavy rain, isolated tornadoes to parts of NC

Fred weakens after landfall, but still set to bring heavy rain, isolated tornadoes to parts of NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Fred made landfall on the Florida Panhandle on Monday afternoon; now it is pushing through Georgia and into the North Carolina mountains. Fred has picked up some speed and will push through North Carolina today and tomorrow. According to the National Hurricane Center, Fred weakened to a tropical depression with 35 mile per hour maximum sustained winds, and it was moving at about 14 miles per hour. 5am 8/17: Fred is…

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FORECAST: Heavy rain and flooding as Fred moves north

FORECAST:  Heavy rain and flooding as Fred moves north

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…

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Flooding, storms expected Tuesday from Fred

Flooding, storms expected Tuesday from Fred

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…

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FORECAST: Flooding, tornado potential through midweek

FORECAST: Flooding, tornado potential through midweek

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…

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Tropical Storm Fred could make landfall late tonight along Florida's panhandle

Tropical Storm Fred could make landfall late tonight along Florida's panhandle

By WRAL Severe Weather Center The tropics are active, and WRAL meteorologists are currently tracking three systems. Tropical Storm Fred should make landfall late Monday night between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. near Panama City, Fla., and is expected to bring heavy rain to western North Carolina midweek. “Fred definitely looking a bit more organized now with winds at 60 miles per hour as it approaches land,” said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. As of noon…

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Tropical Storm Fred to soon make landfall in FL as Hurricane Center keeps watch on 2 other storms

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The National Hurricane Center is now watching three different systems in the Atlantic, with one set to make landfall in the US in the coming hours. As of Monday morning, Tropical Storm Fred was located 160 miles south of Panama City, Florida. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour and is moving north at just 9 miles per hour. Fred is expected to continue heading north at…

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FORECAST: Flooding potential continues through midweek

FORECAST: Flooding potential continues through midweek

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…

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Haiti: Death toll of magnitude 7.2 earthquake soars to 1,297 as tropical storm approaches

Haiti: Death toll of magnitude 7.2 earthquake soars to 1,297 as tropical storm approaches

LES CAYES, Haiti — The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared to at least 1,297 Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm. Saturday’s earthquake also left at least 2,800 people injured in the Caribbean nation, with thousands more displaced from their destroyed or damaged homes. Survivors in some areas were forced to shelter in streets or soccer fields…

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FORECAST: Flooding potential increases Sunday through midweek

FORECAST: Flooding potential increases Sunday through midweek

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…

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Here's how Tropical Storm Fred will impact the Carolinas

Here's how Tropical Storm Fred will impact the Carolinas

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…

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Tropical Storm Grace strengthens, could cause flooding in Haiti following earthquake

Tropical Storm Grace strengthens, could cause flooding in Haiti following earthquake

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Friday that tropical depression seven has formed in the Atlantic. The system became Tropical Storm Grace on Saturday as it moved through the Caribbean. The system, which is moving west-northwest at 16 miles per hour, is about 100 miles south-southeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour as of 8 a.m. Sunday. Grace is moving west-northwestward over the northeastern Caribbean sea. Grace is…

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Tropical Storm Grace strengthens, could bring heavy rain to Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Grace strengthens, could bring heavy rain to Leeward Islands

The National Hurricane Center said Friday that tropical depression seven has formed in the Atlantic. The system became Tropical Storm Grace on Saturday as it moved through the Caribbean. The system, which is currently moving west at 23 miles per hour, is about 265 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands with sustained winds of 45 miles per hour as of 11 a.m. Saturday. It’s strengthened slightly as a Tropical Storm Watch was issued for the south…

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Tropical Depression Fred, Tropical Storm Grace eye similar track toward United States

Tropical Depression Fred, Tropical Storm Grace eye similar track toward United States

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tropical Depression Fred and Tropical Storm Grace continue their path through the Caribbean toward Florida. FRED The National Hurricane Center said Fred is a disorganized system dumping heavy rain on Cuba and the Florida Keys as of Saturday morning. Fred has maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour and is moving west-northwest at 13 miles per hour. Fred is expected to start strengthening Saturday as is moves into the Gulf…

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Tropical Storm Grace forms on Saturday, could bring heavy rain over Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Grace forms on Saturday, could bring heavy rain over Leeward Islands

The National Hurricane Center said Friday that tropical depression seven has formed in the Atlantic. The system became Tropical Storm Grace on Saturday as it moved through the Caribbean. The system, which is currently moving at 22 miles per hour, is around 400 miles east of the Leeward Islands with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. The 5 a.m. update from the NHC said that tropical storm conditions from the system are expected in…

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Charlotte nonprofit damaged after flooding

Charlotte nonprofit damaged after flooding

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…

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