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Severe weather risk decreases for Triangle, strong winds and isolated tornadoes still likely

Strong thunderstorms will roll through North Carolina as a cold front moves in Tuesday afternoon. North Carolina’s biggest risk is storm damage, as gusts could reach 60 mph, meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said.