Severe Thunderstorms move through Central NC | Watch Live

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Central NC until 8pm. There are multiple active severe thunderstorm warnings.

A cold front brings the threat of strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. SPC has much of central North Carolina under a Level 2 Risk for severe weather, with damaging wind gusts and small hail being the primary concerns.

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The front will move south of the area by Sunday, bringing a noticeable cooldown. High temperatures will only reach the low to mid 80s, though clouds are expected to linger for much of the day. A few spotty showers are possible as well.

Conditions improve for Labor Day as drier air moves in. Expect lower humidity, pleasant temperatures, and a beautiful evening to wrap up the holiday weekend.

The comfortable weather continues into Tuesday, with highs in the mid-80s and low humidity. Temperatures begin climbing Wednesday and Thursday, with highs returning to the mid 90s by Thursday.

That heat won't last long, however, as another cold front arrives Friday, bringing temperatures back into the upper 80s along with a chance for evening thunderstorms.

Have a great evening,
Cruz Medina