Severe thunderstorms could bring large hail, tornadoes, high winds and lighting to swaths of the Eastern Plains, according to the National Weather Service.

"The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm," says the NWS Raleigh NC. The warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m.

The NWS Raleigh NC issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 2:51 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 3:15 p.m. for Halifax County.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Aucklanders this afternoon, with heavy rain expected to lash parts of the city. The warning is for Auckland City and Franklin areas, and is expected to last until 3.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Norman at 3:44 p.m. on Thursday, June 5.

At 5:44 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Raleigh NC issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Sampson County.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Prince County in western P.E.I., upgrading its earlier severe thunderstorm watch. "Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts,

Severe thunderstorms target parts of the Prairies, but will provide some temporary rain relief in wildfire zones

On Friday at 4:41 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 5:15 p.m. for Jackson County.