Severe Severe Storm ● Closed

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:22PM EDT until September 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC, United States of America

Event time: Sep 18, 2026 20:22 UTC Last updated: Sep 27, 2026 United States

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At 422 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pittsboro,
moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Sanford, Pittsboro, Bynum, Moncure, Cumnock, Shearon Harris
Reservoir, and Jordan Lake.

This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 70 and 85.

Measurements

Coordinates	35.6650, -79.1138
Region	Chatham, NC; Lee, NC
Location Precision	polygon
Issuing Authority	United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap Urgency	Immediate
Cap Certainty	Observed
Cap Expires	2026-09-18T16:30:00-04:00

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