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Storm Bringing Flooding, Then Strong Winds to the Area This Weekend

A large storm system tracking from the Mississippi Valley tonight through the Ohio Valley on Sunday will spread rain into the area on tonight. Rain and possibly thunderstorms will continue into Sunday increasing the threat of flooding. Blustery and much colder conditions arrive Sunday night and Monday as the low tracks across New England. Read More >

Overview

Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred moved north from the Gulf Coast states into the Central Appalachians, Aug 17th-18th. Our area was in a good environment conducive for brief tornadoes, with high shear in place. In addition, a south to southeast flow of high tropical moisture allowed for 2 to 6+ inches of rain to fall over portions of our area, especially in the North Carolina mountains.

Two Tornadoes in Wilkes County
Two Tornado Tracks in Wilkes County, NC Aug 17 2021
Rainfall Totals from Fred Satellite image from Fred Aug 17th 2021
Rainfall Totals From Fred Satellite image Aug 17th, 2021 around 1pm EDT
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