Raleigh, NC – A severe weather alert has been issued for parts of North Carolina this afternoon and evening, with the greatest risk for severe conditions expected from noon to 7 PM today. The National Weather Service has raised the severe risk to a “slight” level (2 out of 5), particularly affecting areas along and east of U.S. Highway 1, including Raleigh, Fayetteville, Goldboro, and Rocky Mount.
According to the National Weather Service, the main threats include locally damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and potential flash flooding. The region’s vulnerable areas are expected to experience winds that could cause minor damage, while the isolated tornado threat remains a concern for certain counties.
Residents are urged to stay weather-aware and ensure multiple ways to receive weather alerts, such as through a phone app, NOAA weather radio, or local news stations. As conditions evolve, it is important for people to monitor developments and take precautions to avoid travel during peak weather threats…