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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Halifax, Warren Counties Until 3:30 PM

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Halifax and Warren Counties, NC, until 3:30 PM EDT today, October 11, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts, according to NWS Raleigh NC. Take immediate shelter.

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10/11/2026 · Roanoke Rapids edition

Residents in Halifax and Warren Counties, North Carolina, are advised to take immediate shelter as a Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued until 3:30 PM EDT today, October 11, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) Raleigh NC issued the warning at 2:51 PM EDT.

At 2:51 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was detected 13 miles south of Littleton, or 15 miles west of Halifax, moving northeast at 35 mph. The primary hazard is 60 mph wind gusts, which could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The NWS indicates this information is radar-indicated.

Locations impacted include Roanoke Rapids, Halifax, Littleton, Weldon, Glenview, Arcola, Medoc Mountain State Park, South Weldon, Airlie, and Rosemary. This warning also covers Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 173 and 160.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 5:00 PM EDT for central North Carolina. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado. If a tornado is spotted, immediately go into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection against the severe thunderstorm, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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