Wake could see severe storms through the evening

Rain moved into central North Carolina in the 5 o'clock hour, with thunder rumbling through downtown Raleigh. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning through 7:15 p.m.

Posted 10:16 a.m. Jul 28, 2017 — Updated 6:05 p.m. Jul 13, 2018

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rain moved into central North Carolina in the 5 o'clock hour, with thunder rumbling through downtown Raleigh. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning through 7:15 p.m.

WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said there is a chance storms ahead of a cold front could bring hail and high winds, but he does not expect widespread severe weather.

A severe thunderstorm packed with quarter-sized hail and straight-line winds prompted a tornado warning Friday afternoon in southeastern Northampton and southwestern Hertford counties. Residents of the communities of Eagletown, George, St. John, Potecasi, Menola and Lasker were urged to take cover for about an hour, as a storm moving at 20 mph progressed across the area.

Rain chances continue into Saturday

The cold front will linger long enough to also elevate the chance for storms early Saturday. By late afternoon, drier air should dominate and will scour out the clouds.

"We will not rule out showers in the morning and a chance for a shower in the afternoon, but overall the chance for rain Saturday is slim," WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said.

"The highs in the be in the mid-upper 80s with a noticeable drop in the humidity levels."