First published 9/18/2026, 9:39:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:39:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

The National Weather Service office in Raleigh, NC issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective September 18 from 4:51 PM EDT until 5:15 PM EDT. The warning indicates an ongoing severe thunderstorm threat for areas served by the NWS Raleigh office during that interval.

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: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How 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

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging winds, hail, lightning, and flash flooding. Residents and travelers in the Raleigh, NC area should take immediate precautions and follow local official guidance while the warning is in effect.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:51PM EDT until September 18 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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