AM Headlines: Watching the Tropics Heavy rain, gusty wind today Potential Flash Flooding Local Impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, or what what could become Tropical Storm Helene will gradually push toward the northwest and move inland later today. Regardless of development it will bring heavy rain, gusty wind and potential flash flooding to the region. Peak impacts will begin this afternoon through Tuesday morning. The center of the system will move through the region. Models are struggling with the track of this storm as it will likely weaken quickly once it moves inland. The center of the disturbance will likely reach the region Tuesday, where it will dissipate midweek. High pressure will bring drier weather to the region by the end of the week. Timing Main Impacts Monday Afternoon – Tuesday Morning Rain and wind will ramp up through the afternoon and evening Conditions improve by Tuesday night w/ the system dissipating over the region Wednesday Flash Flooding Possible Flood Watch in Effect for Stanly, Richmond & Anson Co Urban & low lying areas = greatest risk 2-4″ of rain near and east of I-77 Up to 1-2″ of rain west of I-77 Gusty Winds Up to 35-40 mph Tornadoes Low chance, but not zero for the foothills and north and east of Charlotte