Raleigh, N.C. – Storms could bring heavy rain, localized flooding and damaging winds to central North Carolina between 4 p.m. and 1 a.m. Tuesday night, prompting a Level 1 severe weather risk for the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, a marginal risk for isolated severe thunderstorms covers cities from Greensboro to Goldsboro, with the strongest storms expected late this afternoon into the early overnight hours. The main hazards include strong wind gusts, localized flash flooding and minor hail.
Communities including Durham, Chapel Hill, Rocky Mount and Fayetteville may see torrential rainfall during the evening commute and overnight. Minor urban flooding could affect low-lying roads, especially in areas with poor drainage. Emergency officials urge residents to avoid driving through flooded roadways and secure outdoor items that could be blown around by gusty winds.
This is the first organized severe weather risk in the region since mid-June. While the tornado threat remains low, forecasters recommend monitoring alerts and having multiple ways to receive warnings, particularly overnight.
More rain is expected across eastern North Carolina on Wednesday, and additional advisories may be issued.
