Severe weather threat and rain moves out of central NC, mild sunny Monday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Severe weather rolled through central and eastern North Carolina on Sunday morning sparking a tornado warning in Orange County and several weather watches.
The threat of severe weather has ended across the Triangle, rain is moving out and will be followed by a partly cloudy sky overnight.
Sunday night's low is expected to drop to 48 degrees.
Damaging winds were the main concern, with the possibility of an isolated tornado is possible.
Rain totals are expected to be between 0.50 to 1.5" for most areas.
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Dry conditions will return Sunday night into Monday morning behind the front.
NC Storm-Related Death
Sunday morning, a man died after his car was hit by a falling tree in Iredell County near Brumley Road, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Around 10 a.m., a tree fell on a Chevrolet pickup truck heading south on NC 152 during the heavy rain. The driver, Matthew Ronald Teeple, 70, of Cleveland died at the scene due to his injuries.
NCSHP said speed and impairment were not contributing factors to the collision.
Look Ahead
Monday: A few clouds early. Otherwise, mostly sunny and still warm. High of 65.
New Year's Eve: Partly cloudy with spotty afternoon and evening showers. High of 66. Partly cloudy around midnight with a temp of 50.
New Year's Day: Sunny, cooler and breezy. High of 56.
Thursday: Bright and brisk! High of 49.
Friday: Mix of sun and clouds. High of 51.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and cool. High of 45 (feels like mid-30s).
Sunday: Still cold, partly cloudy. High of 45.
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