Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Warren County Until 3:00 PM EDT
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Warren County, NC, until 3:00 PM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts expected; residents should seek immediate shelter.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Warren County, North Carolina, effective immediately until 3:00 PM EDT today, October 11, 2026. Residents in the affected areas should move to a safe shelter now.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh, NC, issued the warning at 2:34 PM EDT. At 2:33 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Warrenton, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARDS include 60 mph wind gusts, as indicated by radar. The NWS warns that this storm is capable of producing damaging straight-line winds and tornadoes. IMPACTS are expected to include damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include Warrenton, Norlina, Macon, Lake Gaston, Wise, and Southpointe And Morningstar Marinas. This warning also includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 228 and 233.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 5:00 PM EDT for central North Carolina. Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection from the severe thunderstorm, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building, such as a bathroom, closet, or basement.
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