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How To Prepare For Severe Storms In The Carolinas

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A lot of strong storms have been hitting the Carolinas recently. This means it is time to get supplies ready that may be needed in case of emergency. These are the items that should be in your home according to WCNC Charlotte.

Items that everyone should have:

  • A container to hold all storm supplies.
  • Bottled water or gallons of water in the house at all times.
  • Non-perishable food items like canned foods (make sure you have a can opener!).
  • Flashlights and extra batteries.
  • First aid supplies including but not limited to bandages, ointment, and disinfectant wipes.
  • A battery-powered radio and an NOAA Weather radio.
  • A helmet for each person in the house (kept in your safe room in case of a tornado warning).

Suggested items:

  • Toilet paper and other personal hygiene items.
  • Paper and pen/pencils to play games, take notes, etc.
  • Sleeping bags and/or warm blankets for each person in your home.
  • Pliers of wrenches to turn off different utilities if needed.
  • A whistle to signal for help in an emergency
  • Important documents.
  • Emergency reference materials like a first aid book.
  • Diapers and formula if you have an infant.
  • Extra pet food if you own pets.
  • Cups and utensils.
  • Duct tape and plastic sheeting in you need to shelter-in-place
  • A change of clothes for each person under your roof. Makes sure these are temperature appropriate! It is good to also include hats, gloves, jackets, and closed-toe shoes.
  • Rain gear.
  • Cash.
  • Cards or games to pass the time and take your mind off of the situation.
  • A fire extinguisher.
  • Cotton t-shirts of dust masks to help filter air.

 

North & South Carolina Are Some of the Rainiest States in the U.S.

As I sit here watching the rain pour down, it’s not shocking to see this list now. Some states just, unfortunately, get more rain than others all year long. Today, the weather was so gloomy that I looked at the weather app, and seems we’ll be having some rainy weather for quite some time. Why? It’s summer and we would much rather the warm weather and some sun so we can enjoy the outside. But, guess that’s the downfall of living somewhere that deals with a lot of rainfall per year.

A-Z Animals actually named 10 of the rainiest states in the U.S. Of course, both the Carolinas made the top 10. Can you guess where we fell on the list? Both states are certainly in the top 10, but we’re not exactly number one which I guess is the positive side of things. But, as we sit here and enjoy this rainy week, might as well see how much rain the Carolinas get compared to some other spots. Check out a few below and if you would like to see the full list of 10, click here.

  • South Carolina

    Well, let’s start things off right in South Carolina. South Carolina made the bottom of the top 10 coming in as the tenth rainiest state in the U.S. The state receives nearly 48 inches of rainfall a year. The rainiest month in the state is August, but they average about 3,9 inches of rain per month. If you were wondering what the driest part of the state is then you should head to McColl, South Carolina.

  • North Carolina

    Now, we’re looking into the other half of the Carolinas and seeing what North Carolina has going on when it comes to rain. North Carolina averages roughly 49.3 inches of rain per year with their wettest month being August just like in South Carolina. Each month, the state receives about 4 inches per month. The wettest location in the state is Lake Toxaway, but the driest part of the state is Asheville. Which is great since it’s one of our most popular destinations. Right now, I am sure we’re wishing it was Charlotte though. 

  • Arkansas

    Did you know Arkansas is the eighth rainiest state in the country. Which I never really would think of Arkansas when I think of rain happening. Arkansas has an annual rainfall of about 49.6 inches of rain per year with their wettest month being May. Slightly different from the Carolinas. Each month, Arkansas sees about 4 inches of rain per month. What’s crazy is that the wettest area of the state is Big Fork and sees about 62.65 inches of rainfall per year.

  • Georgia

    Of course, Georgia is making the list. If it’s one thing that the south is clearly good for, it’s some rainfall. Georgia’s climate changes quite often from tropical to continental. Georgia sees an average of 50.1 inches of rainfall per year. Their wettest month is July, so I guess Georgia is about to get a little bit crazier in the next few weeks.

  • Tennessee

    In Tennessee, they’re pretty similar to Georgia with their rainfall. Tennessee sees about an average of 51.6 inches of rainfall per year. Their rainiest month is July, just like Georgia. But, the wettest spot in the state, Mount Leconte, receives about 81.28 inches of rainfall per year. That’s insane! Seems like these southern states surely enjoy a good bit of rainfall. 

Country 103.7’s funniest guy in town is none other than Rob Tanner with Tanner in the Morning! Rob Tanner has been the host of WSOC-FM's Tanner in the Morning Show in Charlotte, NC for 20 years. The show was named the 2018 ACM Major Market Personalities of the Year. He is well-versed in all topics in country music. Tanner also is a sports junkie who writes about any Carolina sports team, and he and his wife Missy spend most of their down exploring theme parks. He writes Disney insider content.

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