North Carolina Braces for Severe Storms, Tornadoes

0:00From Durham, this is your March 16th update. Central North Carolina is bracing for damaging winds and possible tornadoes today, March 16th. The National Weather Service reports a 45-60% chance of widespread gusts up to 74 miles per hour across the triangle. Area and beyond. Lasting into the evening, this hits during peak tornado season, which runs from March through May in the state. City North Carolina reminds folks to monitor warnings closely as conditions worsen. Most tornado injuries and deaths come from flying debris, so take cover right away if a warning sounds for your spot. Getting low saves lives. For apartment dwellers, or those on upper floors, skip elevators and head to the basement or lowest level. No basement, try an interior stairwell, hallway, bathroom, closet, or even a neighbor's ground floor unit. In cars, abandon the idea of outrunning it, pull over and find a sturdy building. Outdoors, lie in a ditch if needed, but steer clear of overpasses and windows everywhere.

1:03Stay safe out there.