Severe Weather Coverage

Prepare, stay safe during hurricane season
Hurricane season is here. The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to make sure North Carolinians are safe. CPSC's Communication Director Joseph Martyak discussed details with WRAL's Ken Smith on Thursday.

Sticky, hot Saturday ahead with chance of rain
Thunderstorms and rain are likely most of Friday, especially west and northwest of Raleigh.

Weather conditions at Outer Banks results in cottage washed away, other damage
The recent bad weather at the Outer Banks has led to storm damage, high water and at least one cottage on the water washed away.

Beautiful, sunny Sunday expected after days of rain
Most of central North Carolina, including the Triangle, has been under a Level 1 risk for severe weather. That threat will continue into Saturday, especially for many areas east of Raleigh.

Strong storms bring flooding to many parts of Sampson County
WRAL's Rosalia Fodera was live in Sampson County as strong thunderstorms potentially produced a tornado and caused flooding to many parts of the area.

Flooding in areas of Sampson County (May 28, 2020)
We're receiving reports of flooding in several areas of Sampson County after a strong series of storms, one which could have produced a tornado, hit the area Thursday (May 28, 2020). Photos from Doug Hunter, Sarah Graham and Lynette Westbrook.

Threat for severe weather will continue into Friday
Part of the area remains under a level 1 threat for severe weather. That extends into Friday when most of the Triangle and central North Carolina will be impacted.

Severe weather produces flooding in Sampson County; level 1 threat continues Friday
A tornado warning that was issued for eastern Sampson County on Thursday has expired.

Video of tornado in Warren County
WRAL's Mark Boyle has video from Chris and Melissa Hawks of a tornado that touched down in Warren County on Wednesday.

Pictures of tornado damage in Warren County
Photos from Hawtree Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Barney of tornado damage in Warren County on Wednesday, May 27.

Tornado touches down in Warren County
A tornado warning that was issued for an area of northern Warren County on Wednesday produced a confirmed tornado, according to the National Weather Service.

Severe weather threat continues Thursday
After stormy weather that included a tornado on Wednesday, we're expected to see more severe weather on Thursday, meteorologist Kat Campbell reports.

Surveyors: EF-0 Tornado touched down in Warren Co., 85mph winds
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall east of Charleston, South Carolina, at 9:30 a.m. and will bring rain to North Carolina Wednesday and Thursday.

Home owner describes damage on evening of severe weather
WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez spoke with a homeowner in Raeford who had part of the roof of his home torn off during the strong storms that moved through the area on Friday.

Severe thunderstorms moving out of the area after level 2 threat on Friday
There was a level 2 threat for severe weather on Friday for most of the WRAL viewing area. That threat has subsided as the storms move toward the east and, eventually, offshore.

Severe thunderstorm watches end, reports come in of storm damage
Some areas of North Carolina are seeing the severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect until 10 p.m. drop as Friday's strong storms continue to move to the east.

Triangle company helps grocery store shine regardless of the weather
Rich Square Market is the only grocery store in the town of Rich Square.

Wake Forest company helps save town's last grocery store
A company in Wake Forest has donated a generator to the store, making sure it never loses power. This little country store is the only grocery store in the town of Rich Square.

Level 1 threat for severe weather on Friday before nice-looking Memorial Day weekend
If we can get through one more day of rain and the potential for severe weather, we can finally start to dry out, warm up and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.