GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Storms and severe winds are hitting North Carolina as Tropical Storm Helene makes its way north. As a result of those hazards, a tree was knocked down across Interstate 73 near Interstate 840 in Greensboro on Friday morning. Helene continues to threaten western North Carolina with life-threatening floods as it approaches the Carolinas A Tornado Watch is in effect in several Triad counties until 6 p.m. Friday.