Rain continues this weekend; Scattered showers could bring heavy rain Sunday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- More rain is coming Sunday, especially to the Triangle south and east.
The main threat is that heavy rain could cause some flash flooding. Temperatures will reach a high of 88.
This comes after strong to severe storms sparked warnings across the Triangle and the Sandhills Saturday afternoon.
The storms caused downed trees and power outages in some areas along with delays for travelers.
Tropical Storm Debby
The ABC11 First Alert Weather Team also is tracking the tropics and central North Carolina could be in the path of tropical storm Debbie at the beginning of next week.
ABC11 meteorologist Steve Stewart said it is challenging to forecast the impact in central North Carolina due to the lack of steering currents aloft.
"For now, model consensus would favor a slower solution with rounds of showers and possibly some windy conditions Thursday and Friday," he said. "Once we get a more mature storm, the models will do a better job with position and strength for impacts here locally."
Regardless, the NC coast will experience some beach erosion and heavy rain this week.
NOAA calls for heavy rainfall that may result in flash flooding across portions of Florida and the southeast this weekend through Wednesday morning.
Regardless of how strong the potential storm will be, it is expected parts of Florida's west coast -- as well as Georgia and South Carolina coast -- to have 6 to 12 inches of rain.
Looking ahead
There is a chance of rain every day this week.
Mostly cloudy and a slight chance of a shower or storm is expected on Monday, with a high of 89. On Tuesday, temperatures are also expected to be in the upper 80s.
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Heat wave earlier this week
Friday brought a heat advisory for much of central North Carolina with feels-like temperatures over 100 degrees.
At Chavis Park in Raleigh, at least a dozen people are getting their workout in on the track early Friday morning.
"Mornings give you time to breathe better, and it's not as hot," one of the morning walkers, Rick Clark said.
"When I'm not out here, I'm in my A/C," Cardilous Savage, another morning walker, said.
Cooling centers are available as experts say it's important to stay indoors as much as possible in this type of weather.
On days like this:
- Adults older than 65, or who have existing medical conditions and children younger than 4 are most at risk of heat-related illnesses
- Familiarize yourself with symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as heavy sweating; cold, pale and clammy skin; and a fast, weak pulse
- Use the buddy system -- check in on your neighbor who may be at high risk and make sure they have access to air conditioning and water
It is also important to never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
