* WHAT. Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE. Areas along the Pamlico Sound, Trent, Bay and lower Neuse Rivers, and adjacent tidal creeks, and areas along the Pamlico and Pungo Rivers and adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN. Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS. Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected.

* WHAT. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE. Much of central North Carolina, including most of the Piedmont, the Yadkin Valley, the Sandhills, the southern Coastal Plain along with the Triad and Triangle areas. * WHEN. From 6 PM EDT this evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - Given recent wet conditions, the ground is saturated and streamflows are significantly above normal. Much of central NC is susceptible to Flash Flooding with significant rain or periods of heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE. A portion of central North Carolina. * WHEN. From midnight tonight to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and result in scattered power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. Winds will increase overnight, reaching their peak by mid/late morning. Winds will gradually weaken Friday evening.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina. Neuse River At Kinston affecting Jones and Lenoir Counties. For the Neuse River. including Kinston. Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE. Neuse River at Kinston. * WHEN. Until further notice. * IMPACTS. At 16.0 feet, Flooding of the campground at the Nature Center is expected. Water encroaches onto other properties along the south side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS. - At 9:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Recent Activity. The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM EDT Thursday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.2 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood