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Isaias remnants bring flood risk to western North Carolina as rain reaches Charlotte
The storm’s remnants are expected to bring 1 to 2 inches of rain to Charlotte through Sunday morning, with heavier totals and flash-flood danger in the mountains. Forecasters also warn of gusty winds and a low risk of brief tornadoes.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring rounds of rain and gusty winds across the Charlotte region through Sunday morning, with the greatest flooding threat in the mountains and foothills.
Forecasts issued Saturday, Oct. 10, called for 1 to 2 inches of rain in Charlotte, while parts of the High Country could receive 2 to 4 inches or more. A Flood Watch was in effect there through Sunday, with flash flooding possible.
Rain was expected to become steadier Saturday and continue overnight. A final band of stronger storms could move through near sunrise Sunday, bringing a small chance of quick-forming tornadoes. Forecasters said the tornado risk was low and expected to shift east of the area by midday, with conditions improving during the afternoon.
Wind gusts could reach about 30 to 35 mph in the Charlotte metro area and 45 to 50 mph in the mountains. Temperatures were forecast to remain in the 60s Saturday.
Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday night as a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds reported at 105 mph. At least two possible deaths in Alabama and Florida were linked to the storm, according to the forecast report.