Downpours could flood parts of the Southeast. Here’s what the Carolinas can expect
Heavy rain is expected to drench a large swath of the Southeast on Friday, particularly in northern Alabama and eastern Tennessee, where flood warnings and watches already are in effect.
But the Carolinas won’t escape unscathed, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters have issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Piedmont of North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, saying heavy rainfall and isolated thunderstorms are possible in some locations.
The advisory covers Elbert, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, York, Abbeville, Laurens, Chester and Greenwood counties, where “minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas” is also possible.
In South Carolina, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee counties are under a flood advisory until 5:45 p.m. Friday. The weather service issues such advisories when river and stream levels are elevated and “ponding of water” occurs.
Forecasters expect minor flooding of urban areas with poor drainage near Clemson, Central, Norris, Liberty, Pendleton and Seneca.
Some areas of South Carolina had seen more than 2.5 inches of rainfall by noon Friday.
“Most of the heavy rain has departed the area, but nuisance flood concerns will continue for the next several hours as it will take some time for streams to rise, crest, and fall in response to the excess runoff,” the weather service said.
