First published 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:53:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:56PM EDT until September 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on 2026-09-18 at 4:56 PM EDT, in effect until 5:45 PM EDT, for the Raleigh, North Carolina area.

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: 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 hazardous weather that can cause property damage, travel disruptions, and personal risk for people in the warned area. Those in the affected area should monitor conditions and follow local safety guidance until the warning expires.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:56PM EDT until September 18 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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