North Carolina, Flood and heavy rain
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The NWS forecasts typical summer weather with possible thunderstorms for Charlotte, NC, advising caution for potential severe weather and flash flooding.
A week of heavy rain and severe storms continues tonight in much of the Carolinas. Tropical Storm Chantal was the third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, damaging much of central North Carolina and leaving many without clean drinking water.
A week after deadly flash floods, as rescue turns to recovery, more than 160 people remain missing in Kerr County, Texas.
Tropical Storm Chantal caused severe flooding and rainfall in North and South Carolina, leading to preliminary damage estimates of $4-$6 billion.
Flooding in North Carolina prompted water rescues in Chapel Hill and other parts of the state, which saw the Haw River crest at 32.5 feet early Monday.
High humidity, moisture, and a frontal boundary raise the risk of strong storms with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding Tuesday and Wednesday.
Central North Carolina faces widespread power outages and flooding due to Tropical Depression Chantal. Over 32,000 residents are affected.