The latest briefing in the wake of Hurricane Matthew calls for increased rain amounts.
The NWS expects 3 to 5 inches of rain in areas in and around Halifax County and wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour.
The wind gusts, coupled with wet ground, will result in downed trees and some power outages.
Wind gusts of 20- to 30-miles per hour are expected to linger into Sunday.
The 5 p.m. update indicates weather will quickly deteriorate this evening with the worst of the heavy rain and strong wind expected during the daylight hours Saturday.
