Wetter Winter? Drought Relief or Flood Risk

Winston-Salem’s drought might be about to get a boost from an incoming El Niño, with NOAA predicting a 90% chance of a wetter winter — but experts warn it could mean flooding if the rain comes too fast. While the pattern officially began in August and lasts until February, the elevated rainfall risk could linger into late winter, possibly with warmer temps too. Assistant state climatologist Corey Davis says a sustained, heavy downpour — likely in late December — is our best shot at ending the drought, but even then, we can’t be sure. Meteorologists stress that El Niño brings unpredictability, and one big storm could cause major disruptions. So while we’re hoping for rain, we’re also being urged to stay prepared — because sometimes, too much of a good thing can be a problem. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b7f0082839a7380