Severe Weather Risk and Heat Advisory for Columbus County, North Carolina

A full-throated severe weather risk is forecast for Columbus County, North Carolina, later this evening into the overnight hours as a cold front crosses the area. Storms have the potential to produce damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, torrential rainfall, and frequent lightning between 8 PM and 2 AM. Additionally, a heat advisory is in place for today, with heat index values expected to reach 105-109 degrees Fahrenheit.