Tornado warning canceled in parts of Raleigh, Wake County. Flooding still possible
A tornado warning has been canceled in Wake County in the areas of Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Wendell and New Hope, the National Weather Service said Friday evening.
The storm that caused the tornado warning across Wake and Johnston Counties has weakened, although strong storms have doused the Triangle, creating a soggy start to Memorial Day weekend. The weather service said 3 inches of rain fell in Holly Springs.
The tornado warning alert meant a chance of hail and strong winds and that a tornado is nearby. In the event of this alert, people are instructed to take shelter immediately.
The NWS also issued flash flood warnings for Raleigh, Garner and Holly Springs until 7 p.m. People are advised to avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
A tornado watch already expired for Durham, Orange, Wake and other central North Carolina counties. The alert was in effect until 2 p.m. on Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service.
As of about 2 p.m., the risk of isolated tornadoes continued. Forecasters also warned that scattered storms could bring flash flooding, heavy rain, hail and strong winds.
In Raleigh, storms were possible throughout the day, when up to one-quarter of an inch of rain could fall. More rain is expected overnight before the region sees sunny conditions by daytime Saturday, according to forecasters.
Rain is also expected to hold off on Sunday and Monday. The forecast comes as millions across the nation are expected to take trips for the holiday weekend.
“The good news when it comes to weather is that this weekend looks great for outdoor activities you may have planned,” ABC11 reported. “As the system moves off the coast, we’ll see partly sunny to mostly skies in the Triangle.”
Late Friday, storms could also hit parts of Eastern North Carolina, impacting people heading to the beach.
This story was originally published May 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM.
