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City of Jacksonville prepares for potential flooding
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of Jacksonville is taking precautions as the Eastern North Carolina area faces potential flooding. To mitigate risks, Jacksonville’s Public Safety and Streets Department is clearing storm drains to facilitate runoff. Residents are advised to take precautions, such as avoiding flooded roadways, as most of the region remains under a […]
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Heavy rainfall triggers wastewater spill into Johnston County creek
The Town of Clayton has announced a wastewater spill into Little Creek triggered by this week's heavy rainfall. In a release Thursday, the town reported that rain caused approximately 4,500 gallons of untreated wastewater to overflow, 1,000 of which entered a stormwater pipe that discharges directly into Little Creek. According...
WNCT
Eastern NC Coast residents embrace the rain
WNCT's Dawson Rule caught up with people along the coast who say a rainy day at the beach is still better than a day anywhere else.
WNCT
Wastewater overflow reported in Bethel following heavy rain
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Greenville Utilities(GUC) has reported a wastewater overflow that was discovered in the Town of Bethel at 11:30 a.m. on July 24th. The incident was the result of heavy rains that occurred yesterday morning. As a result, approximately 5,328 gallons of wastewater overflowed from three manholes in Bethel into stormwater conveyances which […]
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Raleigh Greenville Rocky Mount and Virginia Beach Face Moderate Excessive Rainfall Risk Thursday With Tropical Moisture From Bertha Fueling Numerous Flash Floods
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Weather Prediction Center placed central and northeastern North Carolina and extreme southeastern Virginia under a Moderate risk for excessive rainfall Thursday, July 23, as a stalled frontal boundary taps into tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf. Persistent, training thunderstorms threaten highly vulnerable urban areas with a significant risk of numerous flash floods through Thursday night.
WITN
Recent rain helps Greenville lawns recover after dry start to summer
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - After a dry start to the summer, recent rain is helping many Greenville homeowners bring their lawns back to life. Homeowners say weeks of dry weather left grass looking brown, dry, and patchy. But after several days of rain, many are seeing greener lawns and new growth.
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Greenville Gears Up as Heavy Rains Threaten to Soak Commute
Greenville is under a cloudy, muggy pattern this Thursday afternoon, with humid conditions in place. Scattered showers are already sliding through, and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread later today and into tonight. Brief heavy downpours could lead to quick ponding and reduced visibility on area roads, so drivers should be ready for sudden slowdowns.
WITN
Periods of heavy rain will continue for Eastern NC
A cold front has stalled essentially parked itself across our region, and it’s not in a hurry to leave. That front is acting like a magnet for deep tropical moisture being pulled in from the south. The result: round after round of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with some areas getting hit multiple times.
WITN
Heavy rain with continued flood risk Friday
Friday will be First Alert Weather Days due to the risk of flash flooding. Widespread heavy showers will continue Friday morning, with less rain into teh afternoon hours. An additional 1-2″ of rain are likely for most areas. There will be rumbles of thunder, but the risk for severe weather is low.
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Smoke to linger for days following large Farmville brush fire
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A large brush fire is set to leave lingering smoke in the Farmville area for a few days. Wednesday around 12:45 p.m., multiple fire crews were in the area of East Marlboro Road and Hagen Street for a large brush fire. The Pitt County Forestry Service...