"New England and Vermont on High Alert as Severe Flooding Threatens"

Parts of New England are at risk of experiencing the worst flooding since Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, with a slow-moving system bringing high rainfall rates and the potential for torrential rain and historic rainfall. The National Weather Service has issued a "high risk" for excessive rainfall, and the Weather Prediction Center warns of widespread flooding. Flash flood warnings and evacuation plans are advised, and the Charlotte, North Carolina fire department has already deployed resources to assist with emergency management.