{"id":526081,"date":"2026-03-16T02:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/526081\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T02:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T02:37:10","slug":"severe-storms-tornado-threat-target-central-north-carolina-monday-as-level-4-risk-issued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/526081\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe storms, tornado threat target Central North Carolina Monday as Level 4 risk issued"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) &#8212; Central North Carolina is bracing for a significant severe weather outbreak Monday as the region falls under a Level 4 &#8220;Moderate Risk,&#8221; according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh.<\/p>\n<p>School Closings &amp; Delays for Monday<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Durham County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Harnett County: Remote Learning<br class=\" \"\/>Johnston County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Lee County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Moore County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Orange County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Robeson County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Wake County: Closed<br class=\" \"\/>Wayne County: Dismissing 3 hours early<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Forecasters say a powerful line of storms is expected to sweep across the area Monday afternoon and evening, carrying the potential for widespread damaging winds topping 75 mph. Meteorologists warn there is also a 15% to 30% chance of strong tornadoes and large hail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/18716819_severe-risk-monday-img.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/18716820_severe-risks-img.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The threat comes after a quieter Sunday, when scattered afternoon thunderstorms could produce isolated damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado, the NWS said in its Sunday Hazardous Weather Outlook.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">A strong cold front will drive Monday&#8217;s severe weather, with widespread thunderstorms expected throughout the day. The greatest risk is focused across the eastern Piedmont, Sandhills and Coastal Plain.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/18716858_storm-impact-scale-img.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Rain chances will increase late Sunday, with evening storms likely before 1 a.m. Temperatures will hold in the low 60s overnight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">On Monday, highs will reach near 70 degrees ahead of the front. South winds may gust up to 36 mph even outside thunderstorms. Rainfall totals could reach threequarters of an inch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Storms are expected to diminish late Monday night as colder air rushes in. Lows will plunge to around 31 degrees, with west winds gusting up to 32 mph. A slight chance of lingering showers may persist through early Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/18716871_severe-risk-tomorrow-img.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"RALEIGH, N.C. 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