Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 11 at 9:57AM EDT until October 11 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 11, 2026 - 6:57am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 956 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Asheboro to 11 miles north of Rockingham, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Asheboro, Randleman, Troy, North Carolina Zoo, Biscoe, Seagrove,
Ramseur, Mount Gilead, Franklinville, and Robbins.
This includes Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 28 and 81.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North
Carolina.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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.
Area Description:
Montgomery, NC; Moore, NC; Randolph, NC; Richmond, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov