Flood Watches Impact Multiple Mid-Atlantic, North Carolina Counties

Multiple flood watches and warnings are in effect across parts of North Carolina and Virginia due to excessive rainfall and thunderstorms, raising concerns about flash flooding and damaging winds. In central North Carolina, counties including Forsyth, Guilford, Davidson, and Randolph are experiencing flooding from creeks and streams overflowing, with 3 to 7 inches of rain reported and impacts expected in urban and low-lying areas. The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended a flood watch through late Thursday night for several counties in central North Carolina, warning of saturated soils and the potential for severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts. In Virginia's Augusta County and the Central Virginia Blue Ridge, a flood watch is active with possible rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour, prompting residents to prepare for flash floods and monitor forecasts closely. The Mid-Atlantic region, including major cities such as Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Richmond, faces a severe thunderstorm watch with risks of heavy rainfall producing 2-3 inches per hour, flash flooding, and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Authorities emphasize caution, urging residents to avoid flooded roads, take action in flood-prone areas, and stay updated through official weather channels.