Special Weather Statement for Warren; Halifax; Franklin +7 more
At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Roanoke Rapids to near Nashville to near Fuquay-Varina. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty...
Official alert brief
At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Roanoke Rapids to near Nashville to near Fuquay-Varina. Movement was east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, Roanoke Rapids, Tarboro, Smithfield, Nashville, Lillington, Halifax, and Wilson.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Strong winds may occur well ahead of any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central North Carolina.