6AM UPDATE: Rain and thunderstorms are over North Alabama this morning with small hail in spots, but they are under severe limits and we have managed to go through "round one" with few problems. We have heard of no damage; hail has been the only real issue. Storms will continue

Key messages update for the outbreak of intense tornadoes expected today into tonight.

Shoutout to the folks at the Storm Prediction Center and folks at the various National Weather Service offices impacted by severe weather on Friday. Your jobs are vital and you are valued.

With 150 to 190 mph tornadoes! That's high end EF4...

I just updated this on ABC News Live as tornado watch now includes Raleigh

Severe Thunderstorm warning for the following counties until 11:15 am: Chatham Lee Montgomery Moore Randolph Richmond #NCwx Spectrum News 1 RDU Spectrum News 1 Triad Spectrum News 1 CLT

Are you interested in weather and helping us get crucial precipitation observations? CoCoRaHS is the group to join! We are especially interested in observers in Anson, Stanly, Montgomery, Scotland, Richmond, Hoke, Lee, Person, Granville, Vance, Warren and Halifax counties. #ncwx

A tornado outbreak is expected today and tonight from parts of the mid Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys westward into the eastern Ozarks. Numerous tornadoes, along with multiple long-track EF3+ tornadoes appear likely. In addition, tornadoes, severe wind gusts, and large hail

Some people are especially vulnerable to the dangers of tornadoes. Those with a lower level of mobility, such as the elderly or disabled, may need your help to prepare and stay safe. #WeatherReady weather.gov/safety/tornado

Congrats, Class of 2025! Flip the tassel, toss your cap and celebrate responsibly. Make sure that degree gets used for years to come.

May 3, 1963 - 62 years ago today. A member of the #Birmingham Fire Department, as commanded by #BullConnor, hit high school students with a high-pressure water jet from a fire hose during a peaceful protest. #BirminghamChildrensCrusade #BirminghamChildrensMarches Photo: Charles

A regional outbreak of severe storms is expected today across parts of the Mid-MS and OH/TN Valleys. Multiple rounds of severe storms may impact some areas. Large to very large hail, several tornadoes (some strong), and swaths of intense/damaging wind gusts are expected.

920 pm: The Haw River in Alamance and Chatham Counties continues to rise. For the Haw River Near Bynum, the forecast flooding on the river increased to Major severity and at Haw River, the forecast flooding increased to Moderate severity. More info: weather.gov/rah/rivers

🚨A rapidly evolving situation with Haw River still rising quickly. A new forecast has been issued with a new crest at 31.9 ft. If this occurs it will be the 2nd highest crest at this gauge. The record crest is 32.83 ft back in September 1996 from Hurricane Fran. #NCwx

🥵Another hot and humid day across central NC! ☀️It will feel like 100 to 109 degrees in the shade this afternoon and even worse in direct sunlight. 💧Drink plenty of water and take breaks in air-conditioned rooms, if you can. #NCwx

At least 14 children have died from heatstroke in hot cars so far in 2025, and historically the majority of child hot car deaths occur in July. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to remind people that no child should ever be left in a vehicle.

Special Marine Warning including the Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm and Waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC from 20 to 40 nm until 12:30 AM EDT

Category 4 Hurricane #Erin passes to the north of Puerto Rico. Here are the 11 pm AST forecast Key Messages. Visit hurricanes.gov for updates.

11 pm AST Sun, Aug. 17 Key Messages for Hurricane #Erin. nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphi…

A few strong to severe storms are possible today, mainly NW, with a main threat of damaging wind gusts over 60 mph. In the SE, hot temperatures and high humidity will push the heat index up to 95 to 100 degrees, increasing the risk of heat illnesses. #ncwx