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The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3. PUERTO ESCONDIDO, State of Mexico — Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico’s southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday as a major hurricane before moving inland and weakening as it dumped heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said. The hurricane’s center was located about 60 miles (100 kilometers) north-northwest of Punta Maldonado around midday. Its maximum…

Forecasters say Erick is expected to strengthen further before crashing into the coast with potentially destructive winds and life-threatening flash floods. MEXICO, — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge on the region in coming hours, forecasters said. Swiftly strengthening from a Category 1 hurricane hours earlier, Erick had…

Some Senate Democrats are now pushing for a vote on the next standalone aid package, a $464 million relief bill passed by the House last month. RALEIGH, N.C. — With less than two weeks remaining before the North Carolina state budget deadline, state lawmakers remain deadlocked over how to deliver the next wave of recovery funding to affected communities. The House has supported passing the relief as standalone bills, with many arguing it would get…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  Medic said it had responded to multiple flood related calls, and Charlotte Fire said it has responded to roughly 50 flood-related incidents, as of 7 a.m. Friday.  WCNC…

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

Flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have been impacted by heavy rain in the Charlotte area. As of 6:17 a.m. Friday, 16 flights were delayed and 51 were canceled.  Charlotte airport officials said that ramp operations were temporarily paused Thursday due to the weather. Operations resumed normally after the ramp was reopened. 

Flash flooding remains a threat today after heavy rain in Uptown and surrounding areas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Weather Alert: Flash flooding still a concern Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches or rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.  ⏰ WHEN: Today through tonight. Morning rain will wind down giving way to an eventual sunshine.  Scattered showers and storms will develop this afternoon and continue into…

An EF-1 tornado with 95 mph winds touched down in Chapin, South Carolina, toppling trees and blocking roads, but causing no major infrastructure damage. CHAPIN, S.C. — The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with winds reaching 95 mph touched down in Chapin Monday night, leaving behind a trail of damage along Lake Side Drive. Crews with the South Carolina Department of Transportation were out Tuesday clearing downed trees and debris from the…