Raleigh, NC – A marginal risk of severe storms has been issued for Monday, September 30. The storms will impact areas from the Triangle into the Coastal Plain. Local damaging winds remain the primary threat. However, an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
According to the NWS Raleigh office, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will persist from early afternoon into the evening. These storms are expected between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., primarily impacting Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, and surrounding areas. Damaging winds and isolated flash flooding are possible in affected regions.
Residents should stay indoors when storms approach and remain aware of weather updates. The NWS encourages people to stay alert for any potential warnings, including isolated tornado advisories.
Flash flooding, though not widespread, could occur in low-lying areas. The storm system’s marginal risk means storms may be limited in severity or coverage but still pose a danger. Prepare for changing weather conditions, and be cautious on roads. Stay tuned to weather.gov/rah for updates.