RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The weather center in April is a very busy place, every year. It's our busiest month for severe weather and we again have a threat in the Raleigh area for Thursday.
Most of Central North Carolina is now under an enhanced risk, level 3 out of 5, for severe weather Thursday. Severe storms are possible during the afternoon and evening. Damaging winds will be the main threat, but tornadoes and hail are also possible.
Most of central North Carolina is sitting at a level three out of five enhanced risk of severe storms meaning the biggest threat we could see is damaging winds and/or hail. An isolated tornado could spin up too.
We will see some rain early in the day, which Big Weather says is a good thing. Any rain and cloud cover will hold down the energy in the atmosphere and may limit the amount of severe weather we see.
Just be weather aware as we head into Thursday. And if you haven't done with the past storms, make sure and secure outdoor objects like patio furniture or a trampoline. It will definitely NOT be the day to leave the garbage cans out on the curb. Or they could end up in a very different place if the winds kick in.
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