Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 4:28PM EDT until September 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Smithfield,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Wilson, Elm City, Fremont, Micro, Selma, Pine Level,
Kenly, Princeton and Lucama.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 121 and 90.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 36 and 55.
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; Wayne, NC; Wilson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov