NC weather radar: Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for all of central North Carolina until 9 p.m.

The region is under a level 2 threat for severe weather. The storms will most likely develop in the late afternoon and early evening.

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Damaging wind and hail are the main threats associated with Monday's storms. Flooding is not expected, as the storms are likely to be scattered and fast-moving.

Most areas in the region can expect to get less than .25 inches of rain. However, the isolated areas where the storms develop will see higher totals.

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