Severe storms blow through North Carolina (2024)

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — WFMY News 2's weather team has you covered on all things weather as severe thunderstorms, damaging wind and hail blow through the Triad on Saturday, May 18.

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Over 8 inches on the month so far.

Wettest month since May 2020 for us.

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

There's a dinosaur crossing my street. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/x6sBlwDEqD

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

Just the worst week for weather at North Wilkesboro. https://t.co/wsSxfRVQLa

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

pic.twitter.com/dmPFhyjxLD

— North Wilkesboro Speedway (@NWBSpeedway) May 18, 2024

somebody plz save @christianeckes pic.twitter.com/JZ5F29blz5

— TRICON (@TRICONGarage) May 18, 2024

Multiple trees down, widespread flooding and at times quarter size hail all here at @NWBSpeedway @NWSBlacksburg pic.twitter.com/1FQZfdLim3

— Scotty Powell (@ScottyPowellWX) May 18, 2024

Send boats! pic.twitter.com/tLCWAb0ZVs

— Cliff Daniels (@DanielsCliff) May 18, 2024

Backdoor cold front can be seen on Raleigh radar.

It’s moving south through our area.

Flood threat will remain and maybe increase but severe storm threat will diminish as it moves south. pic.twitter.com/JVb4e3SzXs

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

She’s risen a lot since I’ve been out here roughly 5-10 minutes! pic.twitter.com/7sZvdHZ35h

— Christian Etheridge (@weatherinNC) May 18, 2024

Where’s the track? 😩 @NASCAR_Trucks pic.twitter.com/UuWTvZtC7s

— North Wilkesboro Speedway (@NWBSpeedway) May 18, 2024

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Surry County. Seek shelter! Follow https://t.co/OwQbVuPw2Q for live radar. pic.twitter.com/dvmzD3TBOO

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Yadkin County. Seek shelter! Follow https://t.co/OwQbVuPw2Q for live radar. pic.twitter.com/IMrzURvMCl

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Stokes County. Seek shelter! Follow https://t.co/OwQbVuPw2Q for live radar. pic.twitter.com/JGctE5pq3J

— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) May 18, 2024

5PM: These thunderstorms are VERY slow-moving and will pose a flooding threat for the Triad. Remember: TURN AROUND, don't drown!

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

4:45PM: Spooky dark skies over Winston Salem as strong thunderstorms approach. pic.twitter.com/eOUkPKTuEB

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

4:41 p.m. - Surry County law enforcement confirms a downed tree near the intersection of Cody Trail & Garden Ridge Lane.

@TimBuckleyWX Flooding happening-Graham 📍 pic.twitter.com/0mS49HDVuP

— Christian Etheridge (@weatherinNC) May 18, 2024

THREE Severe Thunderstorm warnings slowly crawling through the Piedmont including hail, lightning, and damaging winds. More strong/severe storms are expected over the next several hours. Stay safe! I'll keep you up to speed. pic.twitter.com/1W6LxJTqwX

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Patrick County, VA. Seek shelter! Follow https://t.co/k2y40FFKkq for live radar. pic.twitter.com/aOMAtMP0o2

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Rockingham County. Seek shelter! Follow https://t.co/k2y40FFKkq for live radar. pic.twitter.com/kSLzfCxDz7

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

3:50PM Radar 5/18: strong storms are bubbling up over our northernmost counties with one severe thunderstorm warning now in Surry county. Main threats will be damaging wind, hail, and lightning. Make sure you have a way to receive alerts! pic.twitter.com/lokQba3RhB

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Surry County. Seek shelter! Follow https://t.co/k2y40FFKkq for live radar. pic.twitter.com/kq3KAjeXQw

— Claire Fry (@clairefrywx) May 18, 2024

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