Raleigh, NC – North Carolina is preparing for significant weather disturbances this weekend as Tropical Depression Four approaches. The National Weather Service has issued multiple warnings, including a flash flood watch for central NC, highlighting the risks of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds.
According to the US National Weather Service, heavy rainfall may result in flash and urban flooding across portions of Florida and the coastal areas of the Southeast U.S. from Saturday night through Wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected to develop along Florida’s west coast, progressing northward to Suwannee River on Sunday. A storm surge watch is also in effect for parts of Florida, posing life-threatening inundation risks.
In central North Carolina, a flash flood watch remains in effect, with a slight risk (level 2 of 5) for severe storms. The primary threats include flooding rains and damaging winds exceeding 60 mph, with the greatest storm impact expected between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. today. The forecast predicts a 60% chance of rain with temperatures reaching 90°F.
The weather conditions will continue to pose challenges into the coming week. Sunday is expected to see similar weather patterns, with a 60% chance of rain and temperatures peaking at 87°F. The storm risk diminishes slightly on Monday and Tuesday with a 45% chance of rain each day, but heavy rainfall and localized flooding remain possible.
