Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 3:17PM EDT until September 18 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC, United States of America

Event time: Sep 18, 2026 19:17 UTC Last updated: Sep 27, 2026 United States

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At 316 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Randleman,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, High Point, Asheboro, Randleman, North Carolina Zoo,
Siler City, Seagrove, Pleasant Garden, Jamestown, and Liberty.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 33 and 35, and between Mile
Markers 113 and 128.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 215 and 224.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 63 and 101.
Interstate 74 between Mile Markers 74 and 79.

Measurements

Coordinates	35.8240, -79.6820
Region	Chatham, NC; Guilford, NC; Randolph, NC
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap Urgency	Immediate
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-09-18T15:45:00-04:00

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