Severe Storms & Heat Warning This Weekend | Winston–Salem News

Severe thunderstorms are headed for North Carolina and Virginia this weekend, with damaging winds over 60 mph, heavy rain, lightning, and localized flooding as top threats. A level two risk from the Storm Prediction Center means storms could strike Saturday and Sunday — especially in the Piedmont Triad. Temperatures will soar, with heat index nearing 100°F, raising heat illness risks. Stay indoors when storms approach, keep phones charged, and heed weather alerts — safety starts with preparation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1bf505773e957c4c