Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:51PM EDT until September 18 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Benson, or 14
miles east of Lillington, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lillington, Dunn, Benson, Erwin, Coats, Four Oaks, and Buies Creek.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 90 and 70.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 322 and 339.
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:
Harnett, NC; Johnston, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov