First published 9/18/2026, 9:24:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:24:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS Raleigh NC (issued Sep 18 4:52 PM EDT)

The National Weather Service in Raleigh, NC issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Raleigh on September 18, issued at 4:52 PM EDT (2026-09-18T20:52:00Z) and valid until 5:15 PM EDT. The warning indicates imminent severe thunderstorm conditions in the named 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: 7/10The 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: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning signals an imminent weather threat that can pose risks to people, outdoor activities, and local travel for the affected area during the warning period. Residents and travelers in the warned area should take shelter and follow local safety guidance.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:52PM EDT until September 18 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

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