A summer storm was swift but strong in Massachusetts Friday afternoon, leaving damage from Belmont to Fall River.

Weather 36 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert. Weather Trees fall in the Triangle, minor road flooding after overnight storms Heavy rain fell overnight in Raleigh and Durham.

After 2 a.m., Raleigh police officers blocked a small stretch of Blue Ridge Road with standing water between Noremac Drive and Townedge Court. The road was still blocked at 6 a.m.

Fall lovers, start your engines. Literally. Hit up a road near Hocking Hills State Park to experience one of the best scenic falls drives in the Midwest.