Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
357 PM EDT Sat May 24 2025

CHARLOTTE NOAA WEATHER RADIO TRANSMITTER TEMPORARILY OFF THE AIR

The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards transmitter WXL-70 broadcasting from Spencer Mountain, near Charlotte, and serving the piedmont of North Carolina, will temporarily be off the air through this evening due to a communications outage. Technicians have been dispatched and service will be restored as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our listeners.

Alternate broadcasts for the Charlotte area are available from Statesville on 162.525 MHz, and Rock Hill on 162.425 MHz.

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