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Damaging winds possible for part of central NC under Level 1 risk for severe storms
Raleigh, N.C. — Another round of rain is headed towards central North Carolina. A few scattered thunderstorms will be possible overnight, but storms will be most likely Wednesday afternoon and evening
Rain will fall on and off overnight and for most of the day on Wednesday.
“There may be a stray rumble of thunder [overnight] but the bigger concern for any storms will come Wednesday,” said WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell.
While there is a risk for severe weather for parts of central North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon, there will be a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday morning.
“You’ll want to leave the house with your umbrella Wednesday — you’ll be glad that you have it on hand,” said Campbell.
A tornado warning will not be issued for the test but the Emergency Alert System will be activated at 9:30 a..m for the drill.
The Triangle won’t see severe storms on Wednesday, but there is a Level 1 risk for severe storms in our southeastern counties, including Cumberland and Sampson. Damaging winds and an isolated tornado will be possible along with the steady rain.
Any thunderstorm threat would be from noon to about 6 p.m. But there could be scattered showers ahead of that main threat, Campbell said.
Wednesday will also be a cooler day, with highs in the 50s and an 80% chance for rain most of the day.
Showers will also be possible Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Over 2 inches of rain could fall over the next seven days, but it will be spread out over the week,.
“Friday looks to be one of the nicer days of the week,” said Campbell.
Central North Carolina needs this week’s rain, Campbell said.
“Our percent of normal rain over the past 30 days is about 40-60 percent from the Triangle north and only 20-40 percent in the southern part of our viewing area,” said Campbell.
A “potent cold front” will arrive Friday night into Saturday, Campbell said, and could bring snow to the North Carolina mountains. In central North Carolina, it is looking like rain on Saturday.
“This cold front will be strong enough to finally push in some dry air,” said Campbell, adding that temperatures will be in the the low 60s on Saturday and the low 50s on Sunday.
