A cold front moving in from the West sparked those storms, which developed in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Strong thunderstorms that rolled through Durham sparked warnings in the area, bringing heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and wind gusts.
Some areas reported trees and power lines that were knocked down due to the storms. Holloway Street in Durham was closed while crews worked to restore power to the area.
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Thursday's storms will be our last chance of strong storms for at least a week, as a dome of high pressure sits over our region, keeping us dry for an extended period of time.
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First Alert Overnight Weather Forecast: June 19