Severe weather threat includes possible tornadoes - Spectrum News

Locations around and east of I-95 across the coastal plain will need to be weather aware through the morning hours.

What You Need To Know

Strong storms will be possible Friday morning on the eastern most part of the state.

Storm threats may include damaging wind gusts and an isolated tornado

Make sure that you have a way to receive weather alerts throughout the first half of the day

A strong storm system that has been moving across the Carolinas since late Thursday.

The system may be strong enough to produce a few severe storms in extreme eastern North Carolina this Friday morning.

Though the risk for tornadoes and severe weather has been decreasing elsewhere in the state, there remains a chance as we continue through the first half of the day.

The risk for a tornado is low but cannot be ruled out. Damaging winds are the primary concern for any severe storms although everyone in the state will get a windy Friday regardless of whether it's storming by you or not.

Here's a look and what the radar may look like as the storms move across the area:

It will be very important that everyone in eastern North Carolina have a way to receive weather alerts throughout the day. For everyone else, keep the rain coat nearby as showers will linger into the afternoon and evening.

A NOAA weather radio is a must for any home in the state. In standby mode, it can be programmed to sound an alarm waking you up if a tornado warning is issued. You can also check the settings in your Spectrum News app to make sure weather alerts are turned on.