Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:43PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 542 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles
northwest of High Point moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
High Point, Kernersville, McLeansville, Jamestown, Lake Townsend
Marina, Lake Townsend, Lake Jeanette Marina, Monticello, and Lake
Brandt.
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.
Prepare immediately for cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter
inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Forsyth, NC; Guilford, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov