Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 6:50PM EDT until August 8 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
SVRRAH
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Alamance County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina...
Randolph County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Chatham County in central North Carolina...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 647 PM EDT, several severe thunderstorms were located from near
High Rock northeast to Asheboro to near Siler City, moving east at
25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, Randleman, North Carolina Zoo, Siler City, Seagrove,
Liberty, Ramseur, Denton, Franklinville, and Staley.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 62 and 82.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.
Area Description:
Alamance, NC; Chatham, NC; Davidson, NC; Randolph, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov