Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents are under a Flash Flood Watch from 11 AM today through midnight Thursday. The National Weather Service in Raleigh reports that rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, with a marginal risk (level 1/5) for severe storms from Raleigh north.
According to the National Weather Service, all of central North Carolina is in a slight risk (level 2/4) for flash flooding today. The greatest threat is anticipated between 2 PM and midnight today, and again on Thursday. Scattered flash flooding is possible, especially in urban and poor drainage areas.
Meteorologists warn that numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across central North Carolina during the afternoon and late evening. Some storms could produce slow-moving heavy downpours, increasing the threat of flash flooding.
The forecast indicates that the rainy conditions will continue into Thursday, with the greatest risk of severe weather between 2 PM and midnight. Damaging winds from wet microbursts are also possible, potentially knocking down trees and power lines.
Residents are advised to stay alert and avoid driving or walking into flooded waters. The National Weather Service emphasizes that it is never safe to drive into flood waters, urging people to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”
