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A hazardous meteorological situation is developing across the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas as a stationary cold front merges with moisture from Tropical Storm Bertha. Meteorologists caution that persistent heavy rainfall and sluggish thunderstorms may result in life-threatening flash floods until Saturday. Areas in North Carolina, such as Raleigh and the Outer Banks, are under a Level 3 flood threat, with millions still subject to severe weather warnings. Authorities are advising residents to remain vigilant as flooding and damaging storms are expected to escalate.
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00:00A dangerous flood threat is unfolding across the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.
00:04A stalled cold front is pulling deep tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Bertha.
00:09The combination is fueling repeated rounds of heavy rain and powerful thunderstorms.
00:14Flash flooding could quickly develop in low-lying areas and along small streams.
00:19North Carolina faces one of the highest risks, especially around Raleigh and the Outer Banks.
00:25Forecasters have issued a Level 3 flood risk for parts of the region.
00:29Slow-moving storms may dump several inches of rain over the same locations.
00:34Roads could become impassable, with dangerous flooding developing in just minutes.
00:38The severe weather threat is expected to continue through Saturday.
00:42Residents are urged to stay alert, avoid flooded roads,
00:46and follow local emergency warnings as this dangerous weather event unfolds.
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