First published 9/18/2026, 9:42:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:42:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:50PM EDT until September 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

The National Weather Service office in Raleigh, NC issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the period 2026-09-18 4:50 PM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT (2026-09-18T20:50:00Z/2026-09-18T21:00:00Z), as reflected in the alert title and publication timestamp.

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: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 5/10The 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: 10/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning indicates an active thunderstorm posing a hazard to life and property for the warned area during the stated time window. People in the warned area may need to take protective action or alter travel plans while the warning is in effect.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:50PM EDT until September 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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