Storms and Heat Wave Alert | Winston–Salem News

A powerful thunderstorm is barreling through east central Forsyth and western Guilford counties, moving east at 10 mph and expected to linger until 7:45 PM—hitting Greensboro, High Point, and major interstates. Brace for 40 mph wind gusts that could topple trees and hurl loose objects. Stay indoors and secure yard items. This follows recent storm damage in Winston-Salem and power outages, amid ongoing rainfall deficits. And don’t forget: a second mega heat wave is looming over 22 states next week, after four straight record-breaking days in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Cooling stations are open in Greensboro and High Point—stay safe and check weather.gov or journalnow.com/weather for updates. 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/1a9d02df4f8b087f