Headline:
Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:15PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 115 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Raleigh, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Wake Forest around 120 PM EDT.
Bunn around 140 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rolesville, Youngsville, and Falls Lake.
This includes Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 12 and 23.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Franklin, NC; Wake, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov