Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Nash and Franklin Counties, NC
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NWS Raleigh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Nash County and southeastern Franklin County until 2:00 PM EDT on August 20.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central North Carolina
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Raleigh NC
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh NC. The alert is effective from August 20 at 1:17 PM EDT until August 20 at 2:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northern Nash County and Southeastern Franklin County in central North Carolina. Locations impacted include Rocky Mount, Nashville, Dortches, Bunn, Red Oak, Spring Hope, Castalia, and Aventon, including Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 145 and 138.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 1:17 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Bunn, or 10 miles southeast of Louisburg, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 2:00 PM EDT on August 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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