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Tornado warnings in effect for some central NC counties
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Severe weather continues to close in on parts of central North Carolina late Friday afternoon and into evening.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Wake, Johnston and Harnett Counties until 6 p.m. Granville, Vance and Warren counties were also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:15 p.m.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, is also under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
A Tornado Warning is in effect for Person County.
The National Weather Service said that at 5:10 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was over Angier, about 8 miles north of Lillington, moving east at 10 mph. The storm was packing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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A park ranger said large hail had been observed at Raven Rock State Park.
Winds could damage roofs, siding and trees, the NWS said. People should move indoors and stay away from windows.
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Most of the day was sunny and warm, but there is a chance that more strong storms will pop up in the evening, especially near the Virginia border and down to RDU.
Some of the storms could have damaging winds but the severe threat should end by 11 or midnight. Lows will be in the mid-50s to 60.
SPC has upgraded us to Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather today. Timing likely through the evening hours. Main threat will be damaging winds and hail, but an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. pic.twitter.com/l8kRXi9FkQ
— Steve Stewart (@StewartABC11) April 9, 2021
Rain will not wash out the entire ABC11 viewing area. Instead, certain spots could see quick but strong storms consisting of frequent lightning, gusty wind and heavy downpours.
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So, if you have outside plans Friday evening, you may want to have a backup option. It’s probably not necessary to go ahead and change those plans, but having a backup in case storms do develop would serve you well.
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This chance for rain comes after more than a week of dry weather. The last measurable rainfall at RDU happened March 31.
Saturday brings with it another chance for storms. Again with the higher chance of rain coming in the afternoon and evening. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny with highs ranging from 75-81.
Some weather models show rain Sunday too, and showers or even a storm are possible along I-95 in the afternoon. Again, highs will be from 75-81.
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