Although Orange County will not see the brunt of a new hurricane, it’s likely the area will see heavy rainfall from its aftermath.

The National Weather Service is tracking what was Hurricane Sally’s path as it made landfall along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. As the now-Tropical Storm Sally moves across the southeast, central North Carolina is predicted to get between 3-6 inches of rainfall in the coming days.

NWS issued a flash flood watch for the entire region on Wednesday, including Orange County. The watch is set to last from 8 a.m. on Thursday until 8 p.m. on Friday, as what’s left of Tropical Storm Sally moves through the area.

Orange County’s local government also issued an alert to the community, urging residents to be cautious if driving and to avoid roadways covered by floodwaters.

Orange County residents can also sign up for emergency alerts, which include dangerous weather, here.

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