Headline:
Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 8:26PM EDT until July 28 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 826 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Hillsborough, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Durham and Hillsborough around 830 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Eno
River State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 165 and 168, and between Mile
Markers 170 and 181.
Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 161.
the Durham Freeway near Mile Marker 17.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Durham, NC; Orange, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov