Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 8 at 6:44PM EDT until July 8 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cary, moving
northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters reported small hail.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Garner, Clayton, RDU International, Apex,
Morrisville, Knightdale, and Micro.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 107 and 90.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 283 and 318.
Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 16.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 1 and 24.
US 1 between Mile Markers 96 and 101.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Johnston, NC; Wake, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: