NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather and the possibility of power outages overnight and into Monday afternoon.
The National Weather Service said strong thunderstorms along the front may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, tornadoes and large hail.
And a few strong, long-lasting tornadoes are also possible.
The service said very heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding, especially across the mountains overnight.
“North Carolinians are already following stay-at-home orders for the coronavirus, and now it’s also important to prepare for strong storms and possible power outages,” said Governor Roy Cooper.
Governor Cooper said to be sure to follow weather conditions closely on Sunday and Monday and have a way to receive severe weather warnings.
His office said you can prepare for power outages by having flashlights with fresh batteries handy, charging cell phones, having a cooler ready and knowing how to report an outage to your power company.