Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 6 at 7:02PM EDT until August 6 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 701 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Goldston to near Randleman, moving northeast at 15
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Asheboro, Graham, Hillsborough,
Randleman, Pittsboro, Siler City, and Carrboro.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 119 and 171.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 132 and 162, and between Mile
Markers 217 and 269.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 76 and 98.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Alamance, NC; Chatham, NC; Guilford, NC; Orange, NC; Randolph, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov