Heavy rains have been falling across the Carolinas and Southeast since early in the week, but relief is not far. Flooding impacts are expected through Saturday.

Although a flash-flood risk is active from the mid-Mississippi Valley through the Carolinas, a focus area includes places like Charleston, Columbia and Myrtle Beach, S.C., as well as Wilmington, N.C. Rain rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are expected on Friday, and the WeatherRadar shows plenty of activity lasting through Saturday.

Heavy rain alerts are active for the focus area of the Southeast Coast. Make sure you're receiving the most up-to-date notifications on your Weather & Radar app.