WCNC Charlotte's Weather Impact Team wants everyone in the Charlotte area to be weather alert Monday due to the widespread, heavy rain ... it's important for people to stay weather aware as ...

"Keep children and your pets a safe distance away. Stay at least 100 feet away—that's very important," said Jonah Howe, PPL ...

With the long-term forecast showing an above-average chance of rain ... "Stay weather aware, folks. And flooded roadway aware. It could save your life," wrote state Climatologist Gary McManus ...

Should I be concerned about possible flooding? The threat of severe weather will stay mainly south and southwest, but heavy rain is expected Tuesday afternoon and overnight into Wednesday.