WATCH: Storms dropping hail across the Cape Fear; Severe Thunderstorm Watch through this evening

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The National Weather Service has placed the entire Cape Fear under a severe thunderstorm watch through 7:00 pm today.

The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail.

Several storms have already produced hail across the area.

(Photo: Briena Jackson)

Tune in to WWAY News beginning at 5:00 for the latest updates on the storms from Chief Meteorologist Lee Haywood.