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Heavy Rain and Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S, Ohio Valley, and Hawaii

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Thursday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding is also expected over the southern Appalachians and Ohio Valley. Tropical Depression 15-E, southeast of Hawaii, is expected to bring heavy rain beginning today to the Big Island and Maui. Read More >

North Carolina Statewide Preparedness Weeks for 2026

  • Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 1-7
  • Statewide tornado drill is Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 AM
  • Rip Current Preparedness Week: April 26-May 2
  • Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 3-9
  • Extreme Heat Safety Week: May 18-22
  • Landslide Preparedness Week: August 24-28
  • Winter Preparedness Week: December 6-12

Here's a list of Awareness and Preparedness weeks for other states:  https://www.weather.gov/safety/events_calendar

 


 

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