Pets are not allowed in Red Cross shelters.
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“You’re looking at 6-10 inches of rain over the region between now and Sunday”, said Witt. That destroyed the previous October 2 record of 2.16 inches, set in 1891. The rains could cause power outages and close more roads.
Additionally, the NWS has advised residents to beware of Hurricane Joaquin, which is expected to make it’s way from the eastern tip of Florida to the southern end of Long Island early next week.
There will be a small threat of an isolated tornado late this evening and tonight.
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. – The Cape Fear region will remain under a flood watch through Monday.
Advisories and weather watches have since been lifted.
The United States may be hit with a double whammy of extreme weather that’s not related to Hurricane Joaquin.
He was criticized when he was out of state during for a major snowstorm in 2010. Heavy rain has been moving through northern New England and a flood warning was issued for parts of Maine and New Hampshire.
The latest on drenching storms threatening the East Coast.
Meanwhile, the weather service cautions that strong winds off the coast could produce a waterspout early Friday afternoon. The statement runs until 1:15 p.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Boaters are advised to seek safe harbor immediately until the storm passes.
Between now and if/when Hurricane Joaquin potentially arrives on the scene we can expect a few rainy, windy raw weather. Last summer several roads were washed out as the result of flooding. Christie will also hold a cabinet meeting in Toms River.
Secretary Perry said most storm-related deaths are caused by flooding. Crews were monitoring sewer systems for overflow as the rain continues.
North Carolina Friday morning, he said.
Chesterfield County Emergency Management Director Harold Hainey urges residents to either assemble or update their disaster kits.
Based on the National Weather Service reports, a severe weather pattern is developing for our region. The heaviest amount of rain, ranging from 3 to 4 inches, is expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Most of the area was below normal for rainfall.
Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches will be common across much of the area.
Rainfall of this magnitude will be enough to create flooding. “So police have blocked and barricaded numerous roads”. Take pictures of your property before the storms to help validate any insurance claims. Gov. Chris Christie is briefing state and local officials about the heavy rains and high winds that will hit the state through the weekend. Its maximum sustained winds are near 130 miles per hour with higher gusts, the National Weather Service said Friday.
Kevin Witt, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service for Baltimore and Washington, said while there is “no clear-cut path” for the hurricane to keep, “we’re looking at a couple big potential waves of rain coming in”.
There’s a chance of showers today, mainly after 11 a.m. and the showers become more likely as the day goes on. The heaviest rain will shift to the western half of the state and into South Carolina Saturday.
There is still a lot uncertainty as to what degree the upper low and Joaquin will interact. Drainage ditches may overflow onto roadways, making travel hazardous.
Flood waters are still high across southwest Virginia, with emergency shelters now in place.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is warning people to get ready for possible flooding this weekend.
