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A soggy soaker of a Monday, flooding possible for some

Monday, June 10th, 2013, 7:14am

A soggy soaker of a Monday, flooding possible for some

CHARLOTTE - WBTV meteorologist Ashley Batey says we can expect a wet Monday all across the WBTV viewing area, and some areas may even experience flooding:

Flash flood watch in effect until 6:00 tonight. Another round of rain likely today, and with heavy downpours possible, flooding will once again be a concern today.

As far as location, there is no one place more likely to see it than the next. It will be wherever we see the heaviest rain in the shortest amount of time.

Additionally, severe weather is possible, with damaging straight-line winds the most likely threat for us. While unlikely, an isolated tornado threat can’t be ruled out. Lightning likely this afternoon, too.

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Weekend starts off dry, but could end in rain

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Friday, May 31st, 2013, 7:51pm

Weekend starts off dry, but could end in rain

We’re starting off the month of June on a warm but dry note, but the same system that brought tornadoes to Oklahoma could bring storms back into the mix on Sunday.

Saturday brought high humidity with highs in the mid 80s. We bump up the rain chances as we head into the second half of the weekend, with a possibility of a late evening thunderstorm associated with an incoming cold front on Sunday night.

The best rain chances are still expected Monday as the front moves through.

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NC Residents encouraged to prepare for hurricane season

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Friday, May 31st, 2013, 2:09pm

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, and Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin is reminding all North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather by visiting www.NCHurriClaims.com.

NCHurriClaims.com is North Carolina’s source of insurance-related information pertaining to hurricanes and other natural disasters. The website includes tips for before and after a storm, descriptions of insurance coverages, important contact information and more.

“Everyone in North Carolina is at potential risk of property damage or loss from hurricanes or other natural disasters,” said Goodwin. “Don’t wait until a storm is approaching to prepare.”

To prepare for hurricane season:

Review your insurance policies. Make sure that you have appropriate insurance coverage for your needs. Know what your policy does and does not cover.

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Isolated Memorial Day storms possible

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Monday, May 27th, 2013, 10:40am

With warm temperatures in the forecast and moisture increasing, there will be a chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm Monday afternoon.

There's no real trigger for thunderstorm activity, so coverage will be limited to a few storms fueled by daytime heating. That puts the most likely time frame from around 4-8 p.m.

The majority of us won't see any interruptions, and most Memorial Day outdoor plans in the area should go off without a hitch.

Severe storms are unlikely and any showers or storms that do pop up should move on very quickly.

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Sunny weekend just in time for the holiday

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 8:56pm

Sunny weekend just in time for the holiday

People in the WBTV viewing area will have plenty of chances to get outside and celebrate this holiday weekend.

A much drier air mass will move in Friday, which will drive temperatures down into the 40’s overnight, and the 30’s for the mountains.

Thanks to lots of sunshine, we’ll still see highs in the mid-70’s Saturday and upper 70’s Sunday.

All in all, your holiday weekend looks spectacular, with at best a slight chance of a stray shower or storm on Monday.

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Severe weather spotter training classes offered

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Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:05pm

Severe weather spotter training classes offered

Severe weather season is underway in the Carolinas and the National Weather Service is looking to train severe weather spotters in our area.

The first of two classes in our area will be offered Thursday evening, May 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Iredell County Agriculture Center. Classes are about two hours long and covers the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure and how to identify potential severe weather features.

The class is free, but you will need to register by calling 704-878-5097. For directions and more information, click here.

The next class will be offered in Union, SC on Tuesday, May 21st.

For more information on the SKYWARN program, click here.

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Hurricane season begins in the eastern Pacific

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Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 1:33pm

Hurricane season begins in the eastern Pacific

While hurricane season is still two weeks away in the Atlantic, Wednesday is the start of hurricane season in the eastern Pacific.

On average, more storms will form in the Pacific basin, but rarely make landfall. The ocean waters off the west coast are far to cold to sustain a hurricane, which requires sea surface temperatures of at least 80 degrees.

Additionally, the trade winds usually carry the storms westward, away from the coast. Rarely, storms can recurve back toward the coastline and make landfall along Baja California. Occasionally, they can bring heavy rain to southern California, but by then have lost their tropical characteristics.

Forecasters expect an average to below-normal year in terms of cyclone activity in the eastern Pacific.

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