Charlotte, N.C. – Widespread showers and thunderstorms could soak the Southeast through Sunday, with cities like Charlotte, Greenville, and Knoxville expecting over 2 inches of rainfall and the potential for flash flooding.
According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, the heaviest precipitation is expected to fall between Monday and Saturday, with localized downpours bringing totals over 3 inches in some pockets. Flash flood watches may be issued later this week, especially in urban and low-lying areas where runoff is more likely to overwhelm drainage systems.
In Charlotte, rainfall totals could top 2.3 inches, while Greenville and Knoxville are each projected to receive between 2.2 and 2.4 inches through August 3. Motorists should be cautious on I-85, I-40, and I-26, where ponding and reduced visibility could disrupt morning and evening commutes…