Hazards may include heavy downpours which could result in localized poor drainage flooding, and wind gusts of 30-45 mph, which when combined with wet soil, could result in a few downed trees.
The worst weather will be east of I-95, and south of Highway 64 closer to the South Carolina border.
An isolated tornado can not be ruled east of I-95 and closer to the coast.
(A PDF of the briefing is included as an attachment at the end of this story)
Rain is expected to end by mid-morning, the NWS reported in the 4:30 p.m. briefing.
Whether Saturday is expected to be breezy in the afternoon with otherwise low-impact weather the rest of the day.
Hermine is expected to lift to the northeast, moving off the Mid-Atlantic coast. The weather across central North Carolina for the remainder of the weekend and for Labor Day should be fair with seasonable temps and lower humidity.
Primary concerns and hazards
– Periods of heavy rain are expected, especially this evening through early morning Saturday, and mostly south of the I-85 corridor.
– Wind gusts of 30-45 mph are expected this evening through early Saturday morning, particularly along and east of I-95 and south of Hwy 64 closer to the SC border.
A wind advisory is in effect for those areas through 8 AM Saturday.
– Potential localized poor-drainage flooding, especially of small creeks and streams, known flood prone locations and urban areas would likely be the primary threat.
A long drawn-out rain event with lighter rainfall rates will not cause flooding. However, the risk for localized poor drainage flooding will increase when and where heavy downpours occur.
– Brief tornadoes are also possible this evening east of I-95 and mainly closer to the coast.
Expected impacts
– Where the heaviest rain occurs, flooding may result in impassable roadways.
– Heavy rain and wet soil will make it easier for trees to fall, even with modest wind gusts. This could result in subsequent structure or car damage, and power outages.
– Isolated tornadoes could produce pockets of localized intense wind damage.
