NORTH CAROLINA — Showers and thunderstorms continue moving across North Carolina as of the 9:53 AM Thursday update on May 7, 2026, with the heaviest and most impactful rainfall now focused across Central and Eastern NC. Some rain could be heavy at times across the Raleigh, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, and Tarboro corridors, leading to localized flooding from rapid runoff on streets during the heaviest rainfall periods. Across the mountains and foothills, rain is becoming lighter and more isolated as the system gradually pushes eastward through the morning.
Heavy Rain Possible at Times Across Central and Eastern NC With Localized Flooding
The most active radar returns at 9:53 AM are concentrated across central North Carolina, with intense yellow and orange cores tracking through the Raleigh, Sanford, Fayetteville, and Goldsboro zones. Temperatures across this active zone are running in the mid to upper 60s and near 70 degrees, adding humidity and moisture to the ongoing rainfall event…