Live Radar | First Alert Day: Storms exiting Central NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Day: The chance of strong to severe storms will wind down quickly this evening as a cold front pushes to our east.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect for the following counties in Central NC: North Hampton, Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Wayne, Johnston and Sampson. Damaging winds remain possible within the strongest storms.

Skies clear out tonight with a big drop in humidity. Lows will be in the 60s.

Wednesday starts pleasantly and turns into a fantastic afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Makes some plans outdoors!

Heat builds again on Thursday, followed by a hot Friday with an evening storm risk. Highs will range from the low to mid-90s both days.

The heat sticks around this weekend with late-day storm chances each afternoon/evening. Highs will be in the upper half of the 90s.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina