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

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:55PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for central North Carolina.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:44PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 143 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Zebulon, or 18 miles southwest of Nashville, moving northeast at 35 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 east central Wake and north central Johnston Counties, including the following locations... Wendell and Emit. This includes NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 22.

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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“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The storms which prompted the warning have since been replaced by Tornado Warnings.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 1:29PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 129 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles south of Zebulon, or 13 miles north of Smithfield, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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 tornado will be near... Zebulon around 135 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Emit, Flowers, Wendell, and Buckhorn Reservoir. This includes NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 22.

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:20PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 120 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Clayton, or 10 miles north of Smithfield, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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 tornado will be near... Zebulon around 130 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Emit, Flowers, Wendell, and Buckhorn Reservoir. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 307. NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 22.

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:13PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

TORRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Wake County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Johnston County in central North Carolina... * Until 200 PM EDT. * At 113 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Clayton, or 11 miles northwest of Smithfield, moving northeast at 35 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... Zebulon around 125 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Emit, Flowers, Wendell, and Buckhorn Reservoir. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 near Mile Marker 307. NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 20 and 22.

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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Raleigh.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:05PM EDT until October 11 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 104 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Clayton, or 9 miles west of Smithfield, moving northeast at 35 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... Clayton around 110 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Coats Crossroads. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 316 and 323.

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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“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 12:54PM EDT until October 11 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 1253 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Benson, or 13 miles west of Smithfield, moving northeast at 35 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... Clayton around 105 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Coats Crossroads. This includes Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 316 and 324.

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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:41PM EDT until October 11 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

TORRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Harnett County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Johnston County in central North Carolina... * Until 115 PM EDT. * At 1241 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dunn, or 8 miles east of Lillington, moving northeast at 35 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... Dunn and Benson around 1245 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Coats, Coats Crossroads, Erwin, and Four Oaks. This includes the following highways... Interstate 95 between Mile Markers 81 and 79. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 316 and 329.

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. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Raleigh.