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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect from the South Santee River, South Carolina, to Surf City, North Carolina, including Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Peak winds in the area are forecast to be 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. About an hour after making landfall, Chantal had weakened, with sustained winds then up to 50 mph.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tropical storm warnings for coastal New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. NWS says the storm will bring threats of gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized storm surges.

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

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.