Stay weather aware this afternoon and evening. A line of severe storms will likely move across North Carolina.

What You Need To Know

  • Thunderstorms are expected to develop in the mountains and foothills Monday afternoon

  • A line of storms will then race to the east across the state through the evening

  • Damaging winds and possibly hail remain the biggest concerns

  • An isolated tornado can't be ruled out, but is more likely on the western side of the state

Some sections of the northern mountains are now under a rare level 4 risk for severe weather. Much of the rest of the state has an enhanced, or level 3, threat for severe storms. The risk is a bit lower closer to the coast.

Fueled by very hot and humid conditions, a line of storms is expected to develop across the mountains and foothills of western North Carolina around mid-afternoon. 

The line of storms will then quickly race to the east.

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Damaging straight-line winds in excess of 60 mph will be the greatest threat from these storms. However, we'll also have to watch out for hail and the low risk of a tornado.

Make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts today and stay tuned to Weather on the 1s on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News app for updates.

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