Tropical Depression Bertha could bring tornadoes, flooding to central North Carolina
More rain could drench parts of central North Carolina on Wednesday as “remnants” of Tropical Depression Bertha move across the area.
A marginal risk of severe storms will continue into the afternoon and evening, with strong winds and isolated tornadoes. The main threat is in Durham, Orange, Johnston, Wake and nearby counties, according to the National Weather Service.
A tornado warning is in effect until 5:45 p.m. in Apex, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina, the NWS tweeted.
Raleigh could see up to a half inch of rain during the day Wednesday, with the potential for more overnight, officials say. Wet weather is in the forecast until Saturday morning.
“The risk for heavy rain and localized flooding with showers and thunderstorms will continue late week into the first half of the weekend,” the weather service said Wednesday morning. “Some of the storms could become strong to severe each afternoon and evening through Saturday as well.”
On Wednesday, flash flood watches were issued to the west of the Triangle. The alerts go through the evening in Chatham County as well as for the Charlotte and Greensboro areas.
Traces of Tropical Depression Bertha, which formed off the coast of South Carolina, are expected to move into the region and “bring another round of heavy rain and associated flash flooding threat.”
The additional rain is expected to fall after Raleigh-Durham International Airport recorded 3.38 inches of rain this month. The normal amount for May is 3.27 inches.
This story was originally published May 27, 2020 at 11:40 AM.
