Heavy rain from Georgia to North Carolina is triggering flash flood risks in major cities. More flooding could hit coastal areas later this week, with up to a foot of rain possible if a tropical system develops.

A blanket of clouds and waves of light to moderate rain showers make for a dreary Monday across the state. This has kept temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Temperatures are not expected to deviate too much from what they are now give or take 2 to 4 degrees.

Two people were found dead in central North Carolina after rushing floodwaters pulled them from their submerged car