Hurricane #Helene is threatening more than just the Florida coast – the North Carolina mountains are expecting heavy rain and flash flooding as the storm moves through.

Quick explainer on why hurricanes pose risks in the mountains, too:
https://theconversation.com/hurricanes-dont-stop-at-the-coast-these-mountain-towns-know-how-severe-inland-flood-damage-can-be-and-theyre-watching-helene-230089

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Hurricanes don’t stop at the coast – these mountain towns know how severe inland flood damage can be, and they’re watching Helene

In the mountains, heavy downpours can be devastating, washing out roads and homes and triggering landslides.

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