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09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 5:39PM EDT until September 5 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SUMMARY:
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SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Warren County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Nash County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Halifax County in central North Carolina...
Eastern Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 539 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Littleton, or
14 miles east of Warrenton, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Halifax, Littleton, Enfield, Glenview, Arcola, Medoc Mountain State
Park, Aventon and Airlie.

This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 160 and 150.

AFFECTS: Franklin, NC; Halifax, NC; Nash, NC; Warren, NC

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/xfrHcLn

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 5:39 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 6:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Warren County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Nash County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Halifax County in central North Carolina...
Eastern Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 539 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Littleton, or
14 miles east of Warrenton, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Halifax, Littleton, Enfield, Glenview, Arcola, Medoc Mountain State
Park, Aventon and Airlie.

This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 160 and 150.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/xfrHcLn

09/05/2026

Saturday 4:25pm - this map shows the updated Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our 31 counties. The counties in red remain in effect until 8pm, while the counties across the north have been removed from the watch. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible outside of the watch, but should not be severe.

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:54PM EDT until September 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SUMMARY:
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SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Wayne County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Nash County in central North Carolina...
East central Wake County in central North Carolina...
Wilson County in central North Carolina...
Central Johnston County in central North Carolina...
South central Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 353 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southeast of Bunn to 6 miles southwest of
Zebulon, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Wilson, Garner, Clayton, Zebulon, Elm City, Fremont,
Bailey, Knightdale and Micro.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 90.
Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 304.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 55.

AFFECTS: Franklin, NC; Johnston, NC; Nash, NC; Wake, NC; Wayne, NC; Wilson, NC

INSTRUCTION: 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.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/IoGUKuQ

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 3:54 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 5:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Wayne County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Nash County in central North Carolina...
East central Wake County in central North Carolina...
Wilson County in central North Carolina...
Central Johnston County in central North Carolina...
South central Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 353 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southeast of Bunn to 6 miles southwest of
Zebulon, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Smithfield, Wilson, Garner, Clayton, Zebulon, Elm City, Fremont,
Bailey, Knightdale and Micro.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 90.
Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 304.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 55.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/IoGUKuQ

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:36PM EDT until September 5 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SUMMARY:
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At 335 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles east of Raleigh to 8 miles north of Bailey,
moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wilson, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina,
Clayton, Zebulon and Bailey.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 116.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 278 and 312.
Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 16.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 24.
US 1 between Mile Markers 94 and 101.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 53.
the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 11.

AFFECTS: Durham, NC; Franklin, NC; Johnston, NC; Nash, NC; Wake, NC; Wilson, NC

INSTRUCTION: 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.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/cfFgzJi

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/5/26 3:36 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/5/26 4:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 335 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles east of Raleigh to 8 miles north of Bailey,
moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wilson, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina,
Clayton, Zebulon and Bailey.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 127 and 116.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 278 and 312.
Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 16.
Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 24.
US 1 between Mile Markers 94 and 101.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 53.
the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 11.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/cfFgzJi

09/05/2026

Scattered thunderstorms with strong to locally damaging wind gusts may cluster and move southeastward across central NC this afternoon and evening. It will otherwise be hot and humid before and between storms and localized rain-cooled air.

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 9:18PM EDT until September 4 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SUMMARY:
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At 918 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bunn to near Wilson to 8 miles northeast of
Fremont, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Wilson, Zebulon, Elm City, Fremont, Bailey,
Bunn, Wendell, and Sharpsburg.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 132 and 116.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 56.

AFFECTS: Edgecombe, NC; Franklin, NC; Johnston, NC; Nash, NC; Wake, NC; Wayne, NC; Wilson, NC

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/8eTXegk

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 9:18 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 9:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 918 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bunn to near Wilson to 8 miles northeast of
Fremont, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Wilson, Zebulon, Elm City, Fremont, Bailey,
Bunn, Wendell, and Sharpsburg.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 132 and 116.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 56.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/8eTXegk

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 8:54PM EDT until September 4 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SUMMARY:
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SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Wayne County in central North Carolina...
Nash County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina...
Wilson County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Johnston County in central North Carolina...
Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 853 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Louisburg to 10 miles east of Bunn to near
Nashville to 8 miles northwest of Bruce, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Louisburg, Wilson, Wake Forest, Zebulon,
Elm City, Fremont, Dortches, and Bailey.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 141 and 116.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 56.

AFFECTS: Edgecombe, NC; Franklin, NC; Johnston, NC; Nash, NC; Wake, NC; Wayne, NC; Wilson, NC

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/xoun0nH

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 8:54 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 9:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Wayne County in central North Carolina...
Nash County in central North Carolina...
Southwestern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina...
Wilson County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Johnston County in central North Carolina...
Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 945 PM EDT.

* At 853 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Louisburg to 10 miles east of Bunn to near
Nashville to 8 miles northwest of Bruce, moving south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Louisburg, Wilson, Wake Forest, Zebulon,
Elm City, Fremont, Dortches, and Bailey.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 141 and 116.
NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 56.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/xoun0nH

09/05/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 4 at 8:16PM EDT until September 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Warren County in central North Carolina...
Nash County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Wilson County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 816 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles south of Littleton to 9 miles east of
Louisburg, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Louisburg, Wilson, Elm City, Dortches, Red
Oak, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, and Castalia.

This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 145 and 127.

AFFECTS: Edgecombe, NC; Franklin, NC; Nash, NC; Warren, NC; Wilson, NC

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Wind damage with these storms may occur before any rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/UaXug65

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/4/26 8:16 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/4/26 9:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRRAH

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Warren County in central North Carolina...
Nash County in central North Carolina...
Northwestern Edgecombe County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Wilson County in central North Carolina...
Northeastern Franklin County in central North Carolina...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 816 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles south of Littleton to 9 miles east of
Louisburg, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Rocky Mount, Nashville, Louisburg, Wilson, Elm City, Dortches, Red
Oak, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, and Castalia.

This includes Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 145 and 127.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/UaXug65

09/04/2026

It will be dangerously and unseasonably hot and humid again today, with heat index values between 100 and 110, highest in the Heat Advisory area. In addition, scattered thunderstorms, mainly along and north of I-40, will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts this afternoon and evening.

09/03/2026

This week is shaping up to be a hot one. Here are some tips on how you can beat the heat!

- Visit a Franklin County NC Library
- Visit a local business or restaurant
- Eat low-sodium meals
- Drink water, avoid sugary drinks
- Wear loose-fitting clothing and a hat
- Apply sunscreen every hour you are outside
- Take breaks from outdoor activities in a shady area or in a climate-controlled location
- For more tips on how to beat the heat and identify heat-related illness visit https://www.ready.gov/heat

Franklin County NC Government
Franklin County NC Health Department
NC Emergency Management

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215 E. Nash Street
Louisburg, NC
27549

Telephone

+19194965005

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