Live Radar: Severe thunderstorm warning issue in Durham, Wake, Orange, other counties

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Day-Wednesday: A few isolated strong to severe storms are possible this evening from 6pm to Midnight.

A few storms will develop along and ahead of the cold front this evening. There is a Level 1 severe risk for all of Central NC from 6pm until midnight. Damaging winds and hail are the main threats.

High pressure briefly builds in behind the front for Thursday into Friday, bringing drier air and clear conditions. The exception, will be a few showers in the Sandhills on Thursday.

The next opportunity for rain arrives late Friday night through Saturday as an area of low pressure tracks along the aforementioned cold front. Rain totals will be around 1" or less for most. Cooler air will be drawn in Saturday, with highs in the upper 50s.

Sunday will be dry and mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s.

Temperatures rebound into the mid 70s early next week and back to the 80s by midweek. Another round of rain may may arrive later next week. Since this is still more than a week out, it will be something to monitor for now.

Have a great night!
Cruz Medina