Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:36PM EDT until September 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Carthage,
moving southeast at 35 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, Foxfire, Taylortown, and Vass.
This includes US 1 near Mile Marker 69.
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; Moore, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov