Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 4:43PM EDT until September 4 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 442 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Norlina, or 8
miles northwest of Warrenton, moving southeast at 10 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...
Warrenton, Norlina, Middleburg, Macon, Afton, Steele Creek Marina &
Campground, Kerr Lake, Wise, Satterwhite Point Marina and Drewry.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 218 and 233.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If on or near John H. Kerr Lake get away from the water and move
indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to
15 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you
are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter
now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Vance, NC; Warren, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov