Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain to Carolinas this weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 08:19 · Archive

Heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias will affect the Carolinas on Saturday and Sunday.

Heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias will spread across the Carolinas this weekend as the storm moves north. In Charlotte and surrounding areas, rainfall of up to four inches is possible between Saturday and Sunday, with gusty winds up to 40 mph expected. In the mountains, winds could gust up to 50 mph and a wind advisory is in effect through Sunday morning.

In southeastern North Carolina, rain chances are 100 per cent Saturday and Saturday night, with the heaviest downpours expected overnight into Sunday morning. Locally heavy rain could lead to ponding and tidal flooding is also possible. Flood watches are in place for western counties. A First Alert remains in place on Sunday for more wind and rain.

By late Sunday afternoon, conditions will begin to improve, with a few scattered showers possible before the worst of the storm moves out of the area. After this weekend, most of next week looks sunny, dry and unseasonably warm.

How it is being reported

• Your First Alert Forecast: First Alert Weather Days as heavy rain targets Southeastern NCYour First Alert Forecast from Sat Morning, Oct. 10, 2026WECT · 10 Oct, 07:59
• Heavy rain expected in Carolinas through weekend: First Alert forecast hereOn Saturday, as the storm moves farther north, widespread rainfall can be expected in Charlotte and surrounding areasWBTV · 10 Oct, 02:57

In this story: Hurricane Isaias · Charlotte · Carolinas · Florida · Alabama · Cape Fear · North Carolina

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