Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:10PM EDT until September 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
SVRRAH
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Moore County in central North Carolina...
Western Harnett County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Montgomery County in central North Carolina...
Southeastern Randolph County in central North Carolina...
Lee County in central North Carolina...
* Until 500 PM EDT.
* At 410 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of
Seagrove, or 12 miles southeast of North Carolina Zoo, moving south
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Sanford, Southern Pines, Carthage, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Whispering
Pines, Broadway, Robbins, Foxfire, and Candor.
This includes the following highways...
US 1 near Mile Marker 69.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 36 and 46.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Harnett, NC; Lee, NC; Montgomery, NC; Moore, NC; Randolph, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov