That forecast includes increased rain amounts and higher wind gusts lingering into Sunday.
One to 3 inches of rain is expected west of Highway 1 and 3 to 7 inches of rain is expected east of Highway 1.
Wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour coupled with wet ground will result in downed trees and isolated power outages.
Wind gusts in Roanoke Rapids are expected to be around 26 miles per hour, the NWS said in its 4:30 p.m. briefing.
Gusts around Enfield are expected to be around 29 miles per hour.
The NWS is calling for isolated or moderate impacts for Halifax County with minimal threat to life or property.
