Several parts of North Carolina and Georgia faced severe flash floods on Wednesday, with radars indicating a possible tornado approaching Durham. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple Flash Flood Warnings across central NC and metro Atlanta. Locals said some of them were stranded in cars and roads filled up with water.

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of central North Carolina Wednesday, including Moore County.

A tornado warning was released by the NWS Raleigh NC on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in effect until 2:15 p.m. The warning is for Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson counties.

NOW, THREE TORNADO WARNINGS EARLIER TODAY. ONE AT LEAST CONFIRMED. BUT REALLY THE STORY WITH THIS ONE HASN’T BEEN THE WIND, HAS IT? NO IT HASN’T. AS A MATTER OF FACT, THE WIND GUSTS HAVE ONLY BEEN 30 MILES AN HOUR OR SO ACROSS OUR AREA AND EVEN TOWARD THE COASTLINE.

UPDATE: Tornado warning previously issued for Eastern North Carolina will expire at 2:15 p.m. By NC Weather Bot. Updated July 6, 2025 2:29 PM.

Tropical Storm Chantal brought a handful of tornadoes to North Carolina on Sunday even as flooding also took a toll on communities. The National Weather Service estimates four tornadoes touched down in the state, meteorologist Dan Leins said.

Chantal made landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, at approximately 4 a.m. July 6 and is moving inland over northeastern South Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- When severe weather is in the forecast it usually includes a watch, a warning, or both. Many variables go into how the National Weather Service triggers watches and warnings.

Tornado warning in Union County in South Carolina until 8:45 a.m. (Laurens warning expired) Tornado warnings in Polk and Rutherford counties in North Carolina until 8:45 a.m.

After the tragedy in Texas with a river wave sweeping away campers and counselors, many people across the nation are talking about summer camp safety and severe weather safety alerts.