Storms move across Central NC; Level 1 Risk for severe storms on Wednesday

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Forecast: A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8pm for areas south of the Triangle for feels-like temps up to 105. A Flood Watch is in effect for Mecklenburg County VA, and North Hampton County NC through this evening. Additionally, a Level 1 Risk for severe storms with damaging winds is in place for all of Central NC.

RDU picked up 1.54 inches of rain yesterday, which actually puts us in a rare monthly surplus. We've got several chances to add to that surplus this evening as scattered storms pop back up.

We're under another Level 1 Risk through tonight, mainly for isolated strong storms. The biggest issue will be damaging winds, but spots that get storms can expect frequent lightning and brief heavy rain.

Wednesday looks a lot like today, and the Storm Prediction Center has us in another Level 1 Risk for late-day storms. Scattered afternoon and evening storms are possible. Any storm could contain damaging winds and a flooding potential.

We heat up Thursday and Friday with highs in the upper 90s, and models are leaning toward higher rain chances as we head into the weekend.

Temperatures will cool down briefly below 90 degrees into early next week before heating up again.

Have a great day!
Cruz Medina