RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Emergency Management are telling North Carolinians to brace for more severe weather Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch ahead of the second round of storms for the bulk of central NC through Monday night after a strong system caused multiple tornado

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Gov. Josh Stein and state emergency officials are urging North Carolinians to prepare for potentially dangerous severe weather as the National Weather Service has issued a rare Level 4 moderate risk for parts of the state.

“Also, if you live in a building with interior stairwells, you can go to the lowest floor and under the stairs to hide in a tornado.” Avoid rooms with windows or taking shelter near heavy objects like a fridge or piano. If you live in a mobile home, you want to find a sturdier shelter or go outside and try to find a ditch or low-lying area.

The week begins with severe weather in Western North Carolina as several warnings remain active Monday morning, March 16. Here's what we know.

Severe weather Monday is likely, with threats of damaging winds, tornadoes and hail possible in central North Carolina. According to the Storm Prediction Center, a rare

Parts of the Piedmont Triad are under a moderate or level 4 risk of severe thunderstorms today.