Greenville, S.C. – Showers and thunderstorms will keep the Carolinas on alert Tuesday as cooler air meets heavy downpours capable of triggering flash flooding, especially in mountain and foothill communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, storm chances will climb through the day, with the heaviest rain expected across western North Carolina and northeast Georgia. Areas including Franklin, Brevard, Hendersonville, and Clayton face the greatest risk, where storms could drop 1 to 2 inches of rain in less than an hour.
Poorly drained urban neighborhoods and low water crossings are most vulnerable, with emergency officials urging drivers to avoid flooded roadways. Even brief downpours could overwhelm storm drains in Asheville, while mountain routes such as U.S. 64 and U.S. 276 may see standing water and rapid runoff…