Boaters on Lake Moultrie and the eastern portions of Lake Marion should seek safe harbor immediately. If caught on the open water, stay as low as possible and wear a personal flotation device. Remember, if you can hear thunder you are at risk for being struck by lightning. Report damage directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 888-383-2024 when it is safe to do so. You can also email your report to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 245 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA ANSON CUMBERLAND HOKE RICHMOND SAMPSON SCOTLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAMP MACKALL, CLINTON, ELLERBE, FAYETTEVILLE, HOPE MILLS, LAURINBURG, POLKTON, RAEFORD, ROCKINGHAM, ROSEBORO, SPRING LAKE, WADESBORO, AND WAGRAM.