Storms blow through central NC after 'big soaking'
Some strong to severe thunderstorms popped up in central North Carolina Tuesday evening in the wake of a weather system that drenched the area with rain throughout much of the day.
Posted — UpdatedThe National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Wake, Harnett, Johnston, Hoke, Cumberland and Sampson counties between 7 and 8 p.m.
In Micro, a barn was demolished by strong winds, Johnston County authorities said. No one was injured.
More than three-quarters of an inch of rainfall was recorded at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Tuesday. Over an inch of rainfall was recorded in Fayetteville and Goldsboro, said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze.
"Today was a big soaking," he said.
Sunshine makes a return to the area Wednesday. "It should be a simply beautiful day. We'll get to 60 degrees," Maze said.
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