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Level 2 Storm Risk Will Start Off Memorial Day Weekend

Level 2 Storm Risk Will Start Off Memorial Day Weekend

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–NCNN meteorologists are looking ahead to Friday when much of the state, including Wayne County, could see severe storms. Isolated tornadoes and wind damage will be likely Friday afternoon and evening when a cold front swings through. The entire area is under a Level 2 risk for severe storms on Friday, and the timing…read more »

Wayne County Under Level 1 Risk For Severe Weather Monday & Tuesday

Wayne County Under Level 1 Risk For Severe Weather Monday & Tuesday

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–Much of central North Carolina is under a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Monday at the start of a wet pattern for this week. It will be a milder day, with temperatures topping out in the upper 70s. The first half of the day will be dry, but NCNN meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth…read more »

Severe Storms Tonight; Extreme Heat This Weekend

Severe Storms Tonight; Extreme Heat This Weekend

(NCNN WeatherCenter) — Much of North Carolina, including Wayne County, is under a Level 2 risk for severe storms this evening. An update released Wednesday afternoon showed most counties in the Triangle area and south were under a Level 2 risk. Franklin, Nash and Person counties were all in the Level 1 risk area. People…read more »

Wind, Hail, Tornadoes Possible With Level 2 Severe Weather Threat This Evening

Wind, Hail, Tornadoes Possible With Level 2 Severe Weather Threat This Evening

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–Much of the state is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather today. Damaging winds, hail, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are all possible. The risk for severe weather will be greater for northern and eastern counties, NCNN WeatherCenter meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said. The greatest threat for tornadoes will be close to the…read more »

Level 3 Risk Of Severe Storms & Record Cold

Level 3 Risk Of Severe Storms & Record Cold

(NCN WeatherCenter)-The National Weather Service has increased the severe storm risk for the viewing area Saturday morning. Areas in the northwest part of the Triangle, including parts of Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Durham, are under a Level 1 risk. Raleigh, Fayetteville and communities northeast of Raleigh are under a Level 2 risk. Almost everyone along…read more »

Chance For Damaging Winds, Rain & Tornadoes Saturday Afternoon

Chance For Damaging Winds, Rain & Tornadoes Saturday Afternoon

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–Due to the rain that moved through on Saturday morning, the remnants of Laura and severe weather seems to be receding. However, meteorologists warn the Eastern North Carolina may not be out of the woods yet and should keep an eye out in case severe weather fires up again. Starting at noon, eastern North…read more »

Weakening Laura Will Bring Severe Weather Risk To NC This Weekend

Weakening Laura Will Bring Severe Weather Risk To NC This Weekend

(NCNN WeatherCenter)–North Carolina will see some rain and severe weather this weekend not directly from Hurricane Laura but from a cold front that the storm’s remnants will strengthen. North Carolina News Network meteorologist Zach Maloch said Laura is expected to weaken to a tropical depression by Friday. It is expected to track to the northeast,…read more »

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