RALEIGH, N.C. — The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flash flood warning Friday night for several central North Carolina counties after heavy thunderstorms dumped multiple inches of rain in a short period.
The warning, released at 8:14 p.m., covers Harnett, Johnston, and Wayne counties, and remains in effect until 11:15 p.m. Friday.
Storms Bring Inches of Rain, More Expected
According to the NWS, up to 3 inches of rain had already fallen across the region by the time the alert was issued. Forecasters expect an additional inch of rainfall, potentially worsening flash flooding in the warned areas.
“Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas” is likely, the warning stated…