RALEIGH, N.C. — Parts of central North Carolina face a fresh round of severe thunderstorms and flash flood risks through Saturday night, with hazardous travel conditions expected in cities like Raleigh and Durham, according to a new weather alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Marginal to Slight Risk for excessive rainfall and severe storms remains in place across the region, with urban flooding, gusty winds, and frequent lightning identified as the top concerns.
High-Risk Areas Include Urban Centers and Major Highways
The NWS has warned of scattered storms capable of producing torrential downpours along busy corridors such as I-40, U.S. Route 1, and local roads across Wake, Durham, Forsyth, Alamance, Davidson, and Randolph counties.
“The highest concern is flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas,” the NWS alert stated, citing the potential for rapidly developing conditions during Saturday afternoon and evening hours…