Severe · Severe Thunderstorm WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 4:28PM EDT until September 5
Affecting Johnston, NC; Wayne, NC; Wilson, NC
In effect until: Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 PM
Johnston, NC; Wayne, NC; Wilson, NC
Confirmed across 3 counties in NC; expires 9:00 PM.
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.
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At 427 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Smithfield, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Smithfield, Wilson, Elm City, Fremont, Micro, Selma, Pine Level, Kenly, Princeton and Lucama. This includes the following highways... Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 121 and 90. NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 36 and 55.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™