Level 1 risk for severe weather in place for parts of central NC on Monday night

By WRAL Severe Weather Center

Raleigh, N.C. — There is a Level 1 risk for severe storms Monday night, mainly after 8 p.m. and north and west of the Triangle. In the Triangle, the risk for bad storms is relatively low.

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell said most of the thunderstorm activity weill be between 8 and 10 p.m.

Damaging wind gusts and heavy rain will be the biggest risks. Isolated power outages are possible, especially northwest of the Triangle. The storms should begin to clear after midnight.

There will be scattered showers overnight, Campbell said, and some lingering strong winds.

Tuesday morning will start off dry with temperatures in the upper 50s. The day will be cooler with a high in the low to mid 60s.

Rain will arrive overnight and fall for most of Wednesday,

“This is likely to be the heaviest rain, the most widespread rain,” said Campbell.

Wednesday will be cooler, with highs in the 50s and an 80% chance for rain most of the day.

But, Campbell said tree pollen — including oak, cedar, pine and sweet gum — was in the high category as of Monday.

“We’ll see much more of the yellow tint to things as we get throughout the weeks,” said Campbell.

But there is good news for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. There will be some relief from pollen because of the rain expected in central North Carolina, said Campbell.

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.

Right now, the weekend looks mild, with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Saturday will be wet, but rain is not expected on Sunday.