Raleigh, NC – Residents across North Carolina should prepare for periods of rain beginning Monday, with the potential for heavy rainfall through Tuesday night as a coastal low pressure system moves through the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, light showers could develop as early as Monday morning, but the heaviest rainfall is expected from Monday night into Tuesday. Forecasters predict rainfall totals between 0.25 and 1 inch for much of the state, with the greatest impacts likely in the northern Coastal Plain.
While the base forecast calls for light to moderate rain, officials caution that a higher-end scenario is possible. In that case, up to 2 to 3 inches of rain could fall over eastern counties, which may lead to localized flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
The weather service emphasized that confidence in the high-end rainfall totals remains low but urged residents to stay alert for updated forecasts as the system develops.
Travelers and commuters should anticipate wet roads and potential delays, especially during the Tuesday morning rush hour. Those in flood-prone areas are encouraged to monitor conditions closely.
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