Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:10PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:10pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 508 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winston-Salem,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, McLeansville, Summerfield,
Stokesdale, Walkertown, Jamestown, and Lake Jeanette Marina.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 195 and 222.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 98 and 103.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 56 and 71.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Forsyth, NC; Guilford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov