RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- First Alert Day-Weekend Severe Storm Risk:

An additional shortwave is passing through the region this afternoon that will spark thunderstorms capable of

producing damaging winds into the evening. Instability is high in the area along with a deep layer of shear that should be supportive of the risk for severe thunderstorms. Another round of

convection may also develop overnight across the viewing area. Although there will be less

instability the moist air mass remains in place and some instability that will still provide a smaller risk for a strong

thunderstorms during the overnight hours.

The risk for severe weather is likely to continue on Sunday as a southwest wind will bring temperatures into the

upper 80s by the afternoon, with a very moist air mass in p

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