NORTH CAROLINA — Severe storms are possible later today across a broad stretch of the Southeast, with the highest chance arriving late this afternoon into the early evening between 3 and 9 p.m. Not everyone will see a storm, but any storm that develops could become strong to severe, with strong damaging winds and frequent lightning standing out as the main threats.
Damaging Winds and Lightning Are the Primary Concerns Today
Forecasters have identified strong, damaging winds and frequent lightning as the two main threats accompanying today’s storm activity. Radar already shows numerous strong cells developing across a wide area stretching from Knoxville and Asheville through Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Raleigh.
Additional storms are visible tracking through Atlanta, Macon and Albany to the south, indicating the widespread nature of today’s severe weather setup across the region.
Coastal Communities Also Within the Threat Zone
The severe storm threat extends all the way to the coast, with cells developing near Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Wilmington. Fayetteville and Lumberton also sit within the active threat corridor as storms track eastward through the afternoon.
Given the broad coverage area, communities from the mountains to the coast should remain weather aware through the highest-risk window this evening.
Rain and Storm Chances Increase Tomorrow With Cold Front
Rain and storm chances are expected to increase tomorrow as a cold front approaches, bringing more widespread activity and eventually some much-needed relief from the heat. This active pattern is expected to continue providing multiple rounds of storms across the region over the coming days…