As noted in the graphic, the National Weather Service says tornado warnings are possible as the outer bands of Hurricane Florence move into and cross Central North Carolina.
The most likely potential for the Roanoke River to crest at Roanoke Rapids or Scotland Neck is below minor, the National Weather Service reported in its latest morning briefing.
Despite a southward shift of Hurricane Florence, the National Weather Service says prolonged rain and freshwater flooding is still expected across much of the area.
The National Weather Service reported in its morning briefing confidence continues to increase life-threatening impacts will be felt across the Carolinas with the arrival of Hurricane Florence.
Halifax County government today released a statement encouraging residents to prepare and gather emergency supplies ahead of Hurricane Florence.
An earlier winter weather advisory has been upgraded to a winter storm warning, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for all of central North Carolina for tonight and Wednesday.
As snow from a winter storm began following across the Roanoke Valley this evening, the following closures and delays have been reported:
The latest National Weather Service briefing in Raleigh shows Hurricane Irma has taken a slight westward track.
The National Weather Service says snow should be tapering off by late this afternoon or early this evening.
