Saturday starts with a weak front sliding throughΒ ourΒ region. The big thing to know here is moisture is lacking, so most of the rain struggles to survive as it moves east. The mountains may squeeze out a little accumulation, but around CharlotteΒ MetroΒ and areas east, itβs mainly a cloudy start with perhaps a few spotty drops that never really amount to much.
Mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures are expected this week.
The remnants of Hurricane Matthew triggered severe flooding across North Carolina as the storm made its exit to the sea Sunday, and hundreds of people had to be rescued from their homes and cars. The death toll in the U.S. climbed to at least 14, half of them in North Carolina.
Hurricane Matthew continues to take it's toll knocking out power in thousands of homes in North and South Carolina.
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Officials with Carowinds say the park will resume regular operations on Saturday, October 8th.
Millions of people were warned to flee Hurricane Matthew's path. Two 18-year-olds, however, were determined to be in the thick of it in the nation's oldest city, even if it meant traveling nearly 1,000 miles to St. Augustine.
Hurricane Matthew continues to cause problems for travelers, with 5,000 flights canceled so far between Wednesday and Sunday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
Governor Nikki Haley gives a 6pm update on the status of Hurricane Matthew as it continues to push towards the Carolina coast.
