A flood watch covers parts of southeast North Carolina through Friday as forecasters warn repetitive heavy downpours could trigger flash flooding.

Flash flood warnings covered parts of the Piedmont into Thursday as bands of heavy storms threaten low-lying roads and creeks. Local guidance stresses: turn around, don’t drown.

Heavy rain and fog in Raleigh Thursday. Flood Watch through the evening with 2–3 inches possible.

Flood Watch in effect for Raleigh from Wednesday evening through Thursday; repeated storms could drop 2–4 inches and cause flash flooding in low‑lying areas.

The National Weather Service warned Duplin County Tuesday of a strong thunderstorm with gusts up to 50 mph and frequent lightning; towns from Wallace to Rose Hill were named.

Recent rain nudged Falls Lake up about 1%, but the reservoir is still roughly 66% full and Raleigh remains under Stage 1 watering restrictions. Enforcement of irrigation rules has intensified.

A mosquito batch trapped in Ajax tested positive for West Nile virus — the first in Durham Region this season. Officials urge repellent, long sleeves and removing standing water.

Marble-sized hail and 50‑mph gusts are expected Monday in parts of Guilford and Alamance counties; the NWS urges shelter and caution.

A severe thunderstorm warning covered Raleigh, Cary and Apex Monday with nickel-size hail and gusts near 60 mph possible.

Strong thunderstorms and frequent lightning moved through Vance and Warren counties early Tuesday, prompting warnings for Kerr Lake and Lake Gaston.

The National Weather Service warned Monday evening that strong storms with gusty winds and heavy rain would sweep through Forsyth and Davidson counties.

A severe thunderstorm warning swept through Edgecombe and Wilson counties on Monday, bringing quarter‑size hail and 60 mph gusts. Officials urged shelter and warned motorists along NC‑264.

Highs near 94°F and heat index near 103°F Tuesday; storms likely Wednesday night with localized heavy rain possible.