205PM Video Update: I walk you through what is happening with the storms right now across Western North Carolina, where the storms are moving through the rest of the day, and why you should not panic. We will watch for a couple of strong-to-severe storms this afternoon and evening, but the world is not going to end. #ncwx -Ethan Clark | North Carolina's Weather Authority

Here's a glimpse at forecast LOWS for the next week. ⬇️ Below normal temperatures to start the week will ⬆️ increase to near normal by mid week. Most days will be dry, then a slight chance of showers 🌦️ is in the forecast Thursday night through Saturday. #NCwx | US National Weather Service Raleigh NC

An active afternoon with scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up all across the state, we will continue to see more throughout the evening. The main risk is gusty winds and heavy rainfall as usual. | North Carolina's Weather Authority

7AM VIDEO UPDATE: Forecast for the rest of the day and ongoing rapidly deteriorating conditions across parts of the state. We're seeing widespread flooding across the mountains, high winds, and water rescues; you named it. It is happening. The tornado threat will start to increase over the next few hours, too especially for Central/Eastern NC. -Ethan | North Carolina's Weather Authority