Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 12:08 PM EST on November 10, 2009
Now
Widespread showers associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will continue to move across the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia this afternoon. Rainfall accumulations over the next several hours will be significant for some areas with amounts in excess of one inch possible...however most areas will receive no more than 1/4 of an inch through 3pm.
Forecast for Mecklenburg
Updated: 1:19 PM EST on November 10, 2009
Flash Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday afternoon...
This Afternoon
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times. Near steady temperatures in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times. Breezy. Near steady temperatures in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Veterans Day
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times in the morning. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the lower 40s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Wednesday afternoon...
The Flash Flood Watch continues for
* portions of North Carolina and upstate South Carolina... including the following areas... in North Carolina... Alexander... Burke mountains... Caldwell mountains... Cabarrus... Catawba... Cleveland... Davie... eastern McDowell... greater Burke... greater Caldwell... greater Rutherford... Gaston... Iredell... Lincoln... McDowell Mountains... Mecklenburg... Rutherford mountains... Rowan and Union NC. In upstate South Carolina... Cherokee... Chester and York.
* Through Wednesday afternoon
* moisture associated with tropical cyclone Ida will continue to overspread the region into Wednesday producing copious amounts of rainfall... on the order of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts.
* The expected rainfall may cause flooding of creeks... streams and rivers. Also... locations with poor drainage will flood... especially across urbanized areas.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 2:37 PM EST on November 10, 2009
... Moderate to heavy rainfall to persist across the Charlotte Metro area into the evening hours...
Bands of tropical rainfall from the remnants of Ida will move northward along the Interstate 77 corridor through the late afternoon and evening hours. Rainfall rates have generally been around one quarter inch per hour this afternoon... with local totals approaching an inch in a few locations. The rainfall rates may increase to between one quarter and one half inch per hour by evening... with local ponding and high water conditions developing in poor drainage areas. A Flood Advisory could be needed this evening... with possibly more significant flooding developing overnight.
Do not attempt to drive through any flooded roadways. Turn around and find another Route. Pay close attention to the latest statements this evening in case any flood advisories or flash flood warnings become necessary.