An early season snowstorm which dumped 2 -5 inches of snow across portions of eastern North Carolina has moved out to sea. Earlier forecasts had predicted more than a foot of snow across the state. The snow caused some travel difficulties on roadways in the state. No storm related injuries were reported. Dec 3- Snowstorm Rages Across N. Carolina A rapidly developing area of low pressure now centered off of the coast of North Carolina is blanketing the region with heavy snow and rain.
Winter storm watches and warnings remain in effect from Charlotte to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Up to 8 inches of snow is expected before the storm moves out to sea late Sunday. In Tanzania Torrential rain across northwestern Tanzania Friday caused the Mirongo river to burst its banks. At least 26 people died and 17 were injured. The incident took place near Lake Victoria. A German newspaper reported on Friday that U.S. president Bill Clinton has approached the European Union asking for a new round of meetings aimed at curbing greenhouse emissions.