Flood threat Mon. into Tue. across North Carolina
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Rising floodwaters led to dozens of rescues and the evacuation of an elementary school as forecasters warned of widespread flash flooding through midweek.
Up to 5 inches of rain had fallen in parts of Allegany County, Maryland, as of Tuesday afternoon. Rainfall rates were up to 1 to 2 inches an hour.
At 6:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm warning was issued in east-central Wake, northeastern Johnston, Nash, and eastern Franklin counties. It came a minute after the NWS said a severe thunderstorm was located in Elm City, eight miles south of Nashville, moving northeast at 50 m.p.h.
Flooding and damaging winds made a mess for residents across central North Carolina on Monday. WRAL meteorologist made Monday a WRAL Weather Alert Day due to the potential for heavy rain, with some areas potentially seeing up to four inches through Tuesday morning.
Parts of North Carolina still recovering from Helene could see 5 inches of rain. Flash flooding concerns strecthed into Pennsylvania.