The Wilmington area is under a tornado watch until 2 p.m. and is at risk of severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds are the primary threat, but a tornado is possible, and wind gusts could reach over 60 mph. Residents should seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of their home if a tornado warning is issued.

At 7:38 p.m. on Sunday, the NWS Wakefield VA issued a tornado watch in effect until Monday at 1 a.m. The watch is for Bertie, Hertford and Northampton counties.

At 2:33 p.m. on Saturday, the NWS Blacksburg VA issued a wind advisory valid for Sunday between midnight and 2 p.m. The advisory is for Surry, Stokes, Wilkes and Yadkin counties.