Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 8 at 7:21PM EDT until August 8 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Asheboro,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, North Carolina Zoo, Siler City, Seagrove, Ramseur,
Franklinville, Staley, Ulah, Coleridge, and Hasty.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 63 and 76.
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:
Chatham, NC; Randolph, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov