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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:31PM EDT until September 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:31PM EDT until September 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina... Northern Randolph County in central North Carolina... Guilford County in central North Carolina... * Until 630 PM EDT. * At 530 PM EDT, a sev...

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09/21/2026 · Davidson County edition

**Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:31PM EDT until September 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC**

SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Davidson County in central North Carolina... Northern Randolph County in central North Carolina... Guilford County in central North Carolina...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 530 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Thomasville, or 9 miles southeast of Winston-Salem, moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Lexington, Randleman, Thomasville, McLeansville, Archdale, Trinity, and Gibsonville.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 93 and 119, and between Mile Markers 121 and 131. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 132 and 138, and between Mile Markers 224 and 226. Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 77 and 96. Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 73 and 79.

**What You Should Do:**

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 deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.

Damaging wind and frequent cloud to ground lightning are 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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Severe

- **Urgency:** Immediate

- **Issued by:** NWS Raleigh NC

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 5:31 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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