Election Day in the Carolinas could be a soggy one, and there’s a chance of severe storms as voters head to the polls. A strong cold front is pushing a line of showers and thunderstorms ahead of it east and is expected to move into North and South Carolina Tuesday, reaching the central part of both states by Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. Some of those storms could strengthen and…

By Emmy Victor, WRAL reporter Carrboro, N.C. — A leak inside a water utility company in Carrboro Monday morning was forcing large amounts of water onto the road in front of it. Video showed water gushing from the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) plant onto Jones Ferry Road. Police have blocked off the road in front of the plant, which is located at 400 Jones Ferry Road. Crews have been at the scene since 6:30…

The system that brought the soaking rain across Central North Carolina overnight will sweep away to the northeast today and there will be just a little leftover rain in the area this morning. Clouds will linger much of the day, but there shouldn’t be much more than a stray shower this afternoon. Temperatures will peak in the 60s in most spots this afternoon. The atmosphere will remain moist across our region tonight with plenty of…

By Jessica Patrick, WRAL.com editor Raleigh, N.C. — Strong storms are on the way this week, prompting the National Weather Service to place parts of the state under a threat for severe weather. Commuters will be greeted by rain throughout much of the viewing area on Monday morning, but according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner, the rain will be patchy throughout the afternoon. By Monday evening, the rain chances will decrease from 50 percent to…

For voters planning to go to the polls on Tuesday, the National Weather Service has some advice. It is not endorsing any candidates, but it is telling people to “pay attention and be aware” of the severe weather that is being predicted in South Carolina and North Carolina. “Topsy-turvy week ahead in the forecast. There is a risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday,” the NWS tweeted Sunday. Although the forecast will be much clearer Monday, current…

BALTIMORE — Officials confirm it was a tornado that ripped apart some of an Amazon distribution warehouse in Baltimore, killing two men who worked for outside employers. The National Weather Service reports the tornado Friday night packed winds peaking at around 105 mph (169 kph) and traveled 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) through Baltimore. The twister also blew over a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 and smashed through garage doors at a van rental facility. The storm…

By Mike Moss, WRAL meteorologist Raleigh, N.C. — Temperatures were chilly Sunday morning but are expected to warm quickly throughout the day and throughout the week. Sunday will be beautiful and bright with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid 60s. Some clouds are expected to move in by the afternoon, but the day should remain dry, with only a 5 percent chance of rain. According to WRAL meteorologist Mike Moss, rain chances will…