Weather Alert Day: Tornado Warning Expires in Cumberland County, More Severe Weather

NORTH CAROLINA — Heavy rain, strong winds, and localized flooding impacted the region Wednesday, with more severe weather expected Thursday, prompting another WRAL Weather Alert Day.

Meteorologists issued a Level 1 out of 5 risk for parts of the Triangle and areas to the north and east, forecasting damaging winds, isolated hail, and localized flooding.

Recent Weather Impact

  • A tornado warning was issued earlier for Cumberland County but has since expired.
  • Flooding was reported around Aviation Parkway.
  • In Dunn, a severe thunderstorm delivered wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-size hail near Angier around 3 p.m.

Rain chances will taper off between 10 and…

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