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STORM BLOG: Tracking severe storms across the Triad

WFMY News 2's weather team has you covered on all things weather as severe thunderstorms pass through our area, causing damaging winds across the Triad Monday.

Credit: John Shaw

John Shaw took this photo of a funnel cloud during a tornado warning in Montgomery County.

GREENSBORO, N.C. —

The tornado warning for Randolph County has expired.

The tornado warning for Montgomery County has expired.

WFMY News 2's weather team has you covered on all things weather as severe thunderstorms pass through our area, causing damaging winds across the Triad Monday.

A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties, including Forsyth, Guilford, Alamance, Davidson, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Randolph, and Davie counties until 9 p.m.

A tornado watch is not a WARNING, it means the weather conditions could develop into a tornado.

Stay with WFMY News 2 for your latest weather updates and power outages.

Text your storm photos to 336-379-5775. Please include your name and city/town.

HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT POWER

County power outages as of 10:10 p.m.

Alamance – 309 Power Outages
Caswell– 0 Power Outages
Davidson – 251 Power Outages
Davie – 96 Power Outages
Forsyth – 465 Power Outages
Guilford – 38 Power Outages
Montgomery - 430 Power Outages
Randolph – 4,712 Power Outages
Rockingham – 392 Power Outages
Stokes – 2 Power Outages
Surry – 0 Power Outages
Yadkin – 97 Power Outages

Monday, August 7, 2023

INCIDENT ALERT - Storms caused many trees to fall across the area. This tree fell into a house and was handled by E5,L5,B4,S7. Two occupants were displaced. #WSFire pic.twitter.com/FbIXs8l849
— Winston-Salem FD (@cityofwsfire) August 8, 2023

The tornado warning for Randolph County has expired.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Alamance, Randolph, and Guilford County until 7:15 p.m.

The Randolph County Board of Commissioners has officially postponed its August Board meeting due to weather and a power outage. A rescheduled date will be provided as available.
— Randolph County NC (@RCNC_gov) August 7, 2023

Emergency crews are responding to multiples trees down across Randolph County including at least one tree on a house. Randolph County 911 has entered storm mode. #ncwx pic.twitter.com/uLFhbI85IJ
— Randolph County Severe Weather (@randolphsvwx) August 7, 2023

The intersection of Peters Creek Parkway and Brewer Road in Winston-Salem will be closed for several hours due to a tree falling in the roadway. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.

A tornado warning has been issued for Randolph County until 7 p.m.

INCIDENT ALERT - Engine 16, Ladder 1 and Battalion 4. Power lines and traffic lights down at the intersection of Brewer Rd. and Peters Creek Parkway due to a tree falling in the roadway. Use extreme caution in this area. #WSFire pic.twitter.com/J3wz7E9eeI
— Winston-Salem FD (@cityofwsfire) August 7, 2023

A tornado warning has been issued for Montgomery County until 6:30 p.m.

A severe storm warning was issued for Forsyth, Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, Stanly and Guilford County until 6:30 p.m.

Credit: National Weather Service

Any idea where it's been storming?

90 in Troy. 70 in Wilkesboro. pic.twitter.com/YxjsmT9d0Q
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

5:30 PM-
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, and Davidson.

Rough arrival times in your neighborhood on the screen.
Torrential rain, tons of lightning, gusty winds are likely. Storms could rotate too.

Live coverage on @WFMY right now.#ncwx pic.twitter.com/vISJbUa3tC
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Patrick Co, VA. This storm is heading east with blinding rain, strong wind, and is trying to rotate. We'll keep a close eye on this one. pic.twitter.com/xcxSV4qHyM
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

4:45 PM-
Nasty storm rolling through Patrick County, VA right now with blinding rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Headed into Stuart and Patrick Springs over the next few minutes. pic.twitter.com/VjvioRh1WY
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

Ouch! https://t.co/wx5hS1XXL3
— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) August 7, 2023

TORNADO WATCH covers most of our area until 9 PM tonight. This just means we should pay attention to storms that form because they'll have the ability to rotate and potentially form a tornado. pic.twitter.com/mK8phY1Smu
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

3:45 PM -
Tracking severe storms moving across our mountains headed to the Piedmont later.

Here’s the latest: pic.twitter.com/FHCopR1gEO
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

3 PM RADAR-
Severe storms rolling into the NC mountains now. We'll watch it closely as the line crosses the mountains and moves into the Foothills.

Arrival time for the Triad likely 5-8 PM. pic.twitter.com/w8NPtMfYmB
— Christian Morgan (@CMorganWX) August 7, 2023

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