Live updates: Tornado watch possible for coast on WRAL Weather Alert Day, flood watch in effect

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Sunday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day, and we’re already seeing heavy rainfall across the Triangle.

A flood watch has been issued for our entire viewing area until Monday at noon.

The severe threat will be greatest east of Interstate 95. Flooding will be possible, as well as damaging winds and possibly an isolated tornado. It will be breezy with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Sunday, which WRAL meteorologists say will be a mess.

WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth said the rain will be heavy through Sunday evening. She said the best chance for severe storms will be later in the evening.

Into the afternoon and evening, there is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the Triangle. The Triangle is under a Level 1 risk for severe storms. The risk is greater to the south and east of Raleigh.

Live updates

Noon: Heavy rainfall continues.

11 a.m.: Heavy rainfall in the Triangle.

10 a.m.: Rain continues.

9 a.m.: Widespread rain.

3:45 a.m.: Flood watch issued for entire viewing area until Monday at 6 a.m.