Heavy rain to move through central NC; Flood watch active for the Triangle | Live Radar
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Rain will continue to move through central North Carolina until late Friday.
A few afternoon showers and isolated storms are possible on Wednesday. Temperature highs will be in the mid-80s.
These conditions stem from Tropical Storm Helene which formed in the Caribbean Sea.
Many parts of the ABC11 coverage should prepare for possible flooding. A flood watch is active for the Triangle and northern areas until 8 a.m.
Several flood warnings were issued for multiple counties, including Wake and Harnett. Flash flood warnings were also issued for numerous counties, including Halifax, Nash and Franklin.
Person County School District is on a two-hour delay Friday morning. The district said it was due to localized flooding from the overnight rain
Road Conditions & Other Impacts
Some saw and felt thunder and lightning overnight.
One of those bolts hit a home on Infiniti Lane in Southeast Raleigh off Sunnybrook Road. When firefighters got there, they discovered the attic was on fire. All occupants fortunately got out safely.
WATCH | Lightning bolt sets house attic on fire in Raleigh
A tree fell Wednesday morning across both lanes on Leesville Road near Ashcliff Lane in Durham. ABC11 crews said it did pull down some wires.
There was also some flooding on Banks Road near Chambers Road. This is in south Raleigh between US 401 and Old Stage Road.
Person County School District is on a two-hour delay due to flooding from overnight rain.
Looking Ahead
There is a heavy rain risk late Thursday through Friday night. Rainfall will be 1 to 3 inches with some areas experiencing more. Winds could reach up to 45 mph.
There is also a tornado risk.
