Flash flooding is also possible, particularly in urban areas and places that drain poorly, according to an alert issued by the National Weather Service. For those eager to monitor rainfall from the safety of their homes, live cam feeds are available in various locations along the coast.

ALSO, HEAVY RAIN IS GOING TO REALLY PICK UP IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD. NOW, IF YOU’RE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF FAR NORTH WESTERN AREAS, NOT AS MUCH OF AN IMPACT FROM THIS STORM SYSTEM, YOU’RE FARTHER AWAY FROM IT.

Lifelong Carolina Beach resident Deane Pye talks about some of the worst flooding he's seen on the beach in his life in video provided by Evan Pye.