Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:56PM EDT until August 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 656 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Smithfield,
moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Benson, Four Oaks, and Coats Crossroads.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 95 and 79.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 319 and 337.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Johnston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov