Flooding, coastal dangers possible this Memorial Day weekend. Here’s the NC forecast

Simone Jasper
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Flooding and coastal dangers could hit parts of North Carolina this Memorial Day weekend, potentially snarling plans for cookouts and beach trips.

Much of the state could see temperatures 20 degrees below average as an “excessive” amount of rain could fall in some places Saturday, May 27. Over the long weekend, areas along the coast could potentially experience high winds and life-threatening rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.

Here are the conditions forecasters say you can expect across the state during the holiday weekend.

Mountains

  • Boone: Showers are expected Saturday through Monday, when the chance of rain is about 60%.

  • Asheville: This mountain town could see a high temperature of 57 degrees on Saturday as up to 1.5 inches of rainfall is expected between Saturday and Sunday. The wet weather may continue into Monday.

Charlotte, Triad and Triangle

  • Charlotte: Up to 2 inches of rain could fall between late Friday and late Sunday, as wind gusts over the weekend could reach 33 mph.

  • Greensboro: There’s at least a 15% chance that heavy rainfall could lead to “excessive” localized flooding Saturday.

  • Raleigh and Durham: Scattered flash flooding is possible Saturday, with rain in the forecast Friday through Monday.

Coast

  • Wilmington: Some areas near the coast could get flooding, up to 4 inches of rain and 40 mph winds this weekend, with peak times being Friday night through early Saturday. Rip currents are possible in the southeastern part of the state Saturday and Sunday.

  • Outer Banks: Rain forecast to fall Friday to Monday may bring localized flooding. Rip current risks over the weekend could create dangerous off-shore swimming conditions.

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