Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 10:06PM EDT until September 4 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 1006 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Clayton, or 11 miles north of Smithfield, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Clayton, Zebulon, Micro, Selma, Wendell, Four Oaks, Pine
Level, Princeton and Emit.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 106 and 87.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 307 and 326.
NC Highway 264 near Mile Marker 22.
Instruction:
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:
Johnston, NC; Wake, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov