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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Parts of Central North Carolina will be under a flood watch through Saturday morning, the National Weather Service in Raleigh said Friday.
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The flood watch will go into effect on Friday at 11 a.m., according to the NWS.
According to the NWS, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall are expected on Friday possibly through the night and into early Saturday.
There is a risk of flash flooding from thunderstorms up to three inches of rainfall per hour due to a stalled front over the region combining with moist conditions and unstable air, according to the NWS.
The NWS said the following counties will be under the flood watch:
- Wake
- Durham
- Orange
- Cumberland
- Wayne
- Chatham
- Harnett
- Hoke
- Johnston
- Lee
- Moore
- Sampson
- Wilson
- Alamance
- Montgomery
- Randolph
- Richmond
- Scotland
- Staly
According to NWS, the affected cities include:
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- Apex
- Cary
- Knightdale
- Raleigh
- Wake Forest
- Durham
- Rougemont
- Carrboro
- Chapel Hill
- Hillsborough
- Fayetteville
- Hope Mills
- Spring Lake
- Clayton
- Smithfield
- Goldsboro
- Aberdeen
- Angier
- Buies Creek
- Carthage
- Clinton
- Dunn
- Erwin
- Lillington
- Pinehurst
- Pittsboro
- Raeford
- Sanford
- Selma
- Siler City
- Southern Pines
- Wilson
- Albemarle
- Archdale
- Asheboro
- Burlington
- Camp Mackall
- Ellerbe
- Graham
- Laurinburg
- Rockingham
- Roseboro
- Troy
- Wagram
Rainfall will likely total two to five inches in the watch area through early Saturday, according to the NWS.
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The NWS said the heavy rainfall may cause flooding at rivers, creeks, streams, and other vulnerable areas.
Residents are asked to monitor upcoming forecasts and stay alert for any flood warnings. Anyone in a flood-prone area should be prepared to take action.
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