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Debby Could Bring 3 Times More Rain Into Charlotte Than Originally Predicted

Author Catherine Lane
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Prepare to get wet. Tropical storm Debby could bring 3 times more rain into Charlotte than originally predicted. I was just talking to my sister Linda who owns a home at Sunset Beach, North Carolina. Turns out we will be getting lots of rain here too. More than we thought.

Debby Could Bring 3 Times More Rain Into Charlotte

According to our source, the Charlotte Observer, Debby is expected to bring thrice more rain into Charlotte than originally fore casted. 6 to 8 inches of rain is expected through Friday in Charlotte. If you live in Lake Norman,Concord, Monroe, and Rock Hill you can expect about the same according to the National Weather Service. If you live in Gastonia, Lincolnton or other communities west of Charlotte you can expect a little less rain.

The Latest Prediction

On Monday most weather people were predicted 2-4 inches of precipitation from Tropical Storm Debby. Now National Weather Service maps say much more rain into Charlotte is expected. As reported in the Charlotte Observer, The National Hurricane service had this to say, At 5 a.m. Wednesday, “Debby was loitering off the South Carolina coast” about 65 miles southeast of Charleston.

More Rain In Charlotte
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It looks like Thursday and Friday are going to be our heaviest rain days. The National Weather Service has already issued a flood watch for Mecklenburg, Iredell, Rowan and Union counties in North Carolina. A Flood Watch has also been issued for York and Chester counties in South Carolina. Weather experts don’t know exactly yet when the deluge will start. But right now they expect downpours all day Thursday, Thursday night and Friday.

Weather officials urge you to check your storm drains and make sure they are clear of debris as flash flooding is very possible. Check with your airline if you have plans to travel through Charlotte Douglas International on Thursday or Friday.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.

7 Severe Weather Safety Tips That May Save Your Life

Nobody likes dealing with severe weather. But, it’s part of life. Depending on where you live in the United States, you might come up against hurricanes, tornados, severe thunderstorms, blizzards and more. I’ve certainly had my fair share of severe weather events. Probably my most vivid memory was being in an ice storm, which knocked power out for about a week where I lived, including during Christmas. It was freezing cold, so my family and I had to go to a hotel that was out of town. Needless to say, our Christmas plans were totally different that year. So, what are some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life?

Before we get to the main tips, let’s get through some basics. Stay informed when a severe weather event is approaching. It’s simple but important. You don’t want to be caught off guard when bad weather strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service both have information that they provide leading up to and during a severe weather event. So, make sure to get the latest information in the case of any weather emergency. Local meteorologists also have good information, but the main alerts come from the National Weather Service.

Another mistake some people make is not taking “watches” seriously. For example, you might see that there’s a severe thunderstorm watch in your area and think, oh, it’s just a watch, I can go out for a walk. Don’t do it. “A watch is used when the risk of a hazardous weather or hydrologic event has increased significantly, but its occurrence, location or timing is still uncertain,” the National Weather Service explains. We’ll get more into the specifics of a watch, warning and advisory later in this story.

Let’s get into some severe weather safety tips that may safe your life.

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