First published 9/18/2026, 9:09:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:09:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Raleigh, NC

The National Weather Service office in Raleigh, North Carolina issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on September 18, 2026, beginning at 4:10 PM EDT and valid until 5:00 PM EDT the same day.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 7/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorm warnings indicate imminent or occurring storms that can produce hazardous conditions (e.g., strong winds, heavy rain, lightning) that threaten people, property, and travel in the warned area during the effective period.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:10PM EDT until September 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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