Regardless, the process cannot create storms out of thin air. Ken Leppert, an associate professor of atmospheric science at the University of Louisiana Monroe, said it “had absolutely nothing” to do with the flash floods in Texas.

Social media users are spreading false claims that flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people were caused by weather modification.

Here’s what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in, and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

The NWS Raleigh NC issued a weather alert at 3:46 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. The alert is for Moore, Richmond, Scotland and Hoke counties.

Plan on another round of showers and storms on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some will produce heavy rain and gusty winds. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will pop up in the afternoon west of I-81 and then move eastward through the evening.