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Pastimes : Hurricane and Severe Weather Tracking

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To: EL KABONG!!! who wrote (24142)9/26/2024 5:10:51 PM
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Western North Carolina on high alert for historic flooding from Helene

by Zola Sigmon

Thu, September 26th 2024 at 2:05 PM
Updated Thu, September 26th 2024 at 2:29 PM

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina braces for historic flooding as the Carolinas await the arrival of Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 26.

News 13's Chief Meteorologist Jason Boyer said Thursday that the Swannanoa River in Biltmore Village is expected to crest Friday in major flood stage. Boyer said it's expected to reach a flood stage higher than 2004 and 1916.
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On Thursday afternoon, Buncombe County leaders urged anyone along the French Broad or Swannanoa Rivers in the Fletcher and Biltmore Village area to self-evacuate before the rivers' anticipated crests overnight Friday into Saturday morning.

“If you are in an impacted area, you should leave now,” said Emergency Services Director Taylor Jones. “It’s possible we may get to a point where our crews will not physically be able to perform rescues. We cannot emphasize how much you should take this seriously.

The North Carolina Department of Safety (NCDPS) provides several precautions and safety measures for drivers to keep in mind during severe weather events, listed below:

more at wlos.com
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