Durham County, North Carolina, Sunday, October 11, 2026

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 11 at 1:40PM EDT until October 11 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

The storms which prompted the warning have since been replaced by Tornado Warnings. Please heed the information contained within those warnings as numerous individual storms remain tornado warned at this time. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North Carolina.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:59PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North Carolina. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect until 145 PM.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 11 at 12:57PM EDT until October 11 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Vance County in central North Carolina... Western Warren County in central North Carolina... Granville County in central North Carolina... Wake County in central North Carolina... North central Johnston County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Durham County in central North Carolina... Franklin County in central North Carolina... * Until 145 PM EDT. * At 1256 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Oxford to near Garner, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Cary, Henderson, Oxford, Creedmoor, Louisburg, Warrenton, Wake Forest, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 186 and 233. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 286 and 309. Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 16. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 3 and 24. US 1 between Mile Markers 98 and 101. NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 22.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These thunderstorms are capable of producing all types of severe weather including destructive straight line winds and tornadoes. Move quickly to a safe shelter such as an interior room, a bathroom, closet or basement. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North Carolina.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:48PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 1247 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near RDU International, or 8 miles east of Durham, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Wake and southeastern Durham Counties, including the following locations... Rollingview Marina, Falls Lake Boat Ramp, and Falls Lake. This includes Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 2 and 7.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:38PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 1238 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over RDU International, or 7 miles north of Cary, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Raleigh around 1245 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Research Triangle, William B Umstead State Park, Rollingview Marina, Falls Lake Boat Ramp, and Morrisville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 280 and 286. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 10. the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 4, and near Mile Marker 6.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:27PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 1226 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Cary, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and RDU International around 1230 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Research Triangle, Falls Lake Boat Ramp, Gorman, William B Umstead State Park, and Parkwood. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 181 and 183. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 278 and 287. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 11. the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 10.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:12PM EDT until October 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

TORRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Wake County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Chatham County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Durham County in central North Carolina... * Until 100 PM EDT. * At 1212 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles west of Cary, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near... Raleigh, Durham, and Cary around 1220 PM EDT. RDU International around 1225 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Crosswinds Boating Center, Crosswinds Campground, Gorman, William B Umstead State Park, and Parkwood. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 178 and 183. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 275 and 289. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 13. the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 11.

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 11 at 11:06AM EDT until October 11 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Orange County in central North Carolina... Northern Harnett County in central North Carolina... Lee County in central North Carolina... Western Wake County in central North Carolina... Chatham County in central North Carolina... Southern Durham County in central North Carolina... * Until 1145 AM EDT. * At 1106 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of Mebane to near Sanford, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Raleigh, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Sanford, Pittsboro, Garner, Carrboro, Fuquay-Varina, and Angier. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 175 and 181. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 263 and 298. Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 1 and 7. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 0 and 10. US 1 between Mile Markers 69 and 101. the Durham Freeway between Mile Markers 2 and 15.

Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris generated by damaging winds can be deadly. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North Carolina.