After Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern U.S., more rainfall is expected in the southern Appalachian region through Monday, Sept. 30.
The record-breaking storm made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday as a Category 4 hurricane, with wind speeds reaching 140 mph. It then tore through several states, causing dozens of deaths and leaving millions without power in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Now weakened to a post-tropical cyclone, its remnants continue to linger.
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How much rainfall will Western NC receive?
According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, the following areas can expect to see up to 1 inch of additional rain:
- Western North Carolina, including Asheville
- Eastern Tennessee, including Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
As the system makes its way through the eastern U.S., the following areas could receive up to 2 inches of rainfall: