Severe Storms Trigger Flood Watches, Damaging Winds Across Carolinas, West Virginia

Severe weather conditions are impacting multiple regions, with severe thunderstorm and flood watches issued across parts of the Carolinas, West Virginia, and the Washington D.C. area. In the Carolinas, a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for numerous counties with risks including damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, hail, and possible brief tornadoes, driven by a low-pressure system and a cold front moving through the Ohio Valley and Appalachian Chain. West Virginia faces a "Slight Risk" of excessive rainfall with potential flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail, particularly in flood-prone and low-lying areas, prompting warnings to avoid flooded roads and stay alert for power outages. The Washington D.C. region is also under a flood watch due to ongoing showers and thunderstorms. Coastal North Carolina counties are under a flood advisory for expected minor flooding from excessive rainfall, with officials emphasizing caution around flooded roads and providing safety tips including avoiding driving through floodwaters and moving to higher ground if necessary. Residents across these affected areas are urged to monitor weather updates closely and take appropriate safety measures to mitigate impacts from this severe weather event.