United States / Southeast / North Carolina
Lee County, North Carolina, Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 12, 12:11 AM EDTVersion 2 · Oct 13, 12:38 AM EDTVersion 3 · Oct 14, 1:39 AM EDT2 official warnings recorded: Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Local News.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 11:52AM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”
TORRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Lee County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Wake County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Chatham County in central North Carolina... * Until 1215 PM EDT. * At 1152 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles southeast of Pittsboro, 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 northeastern Lee, southwestern Wake and southeastern Chatham Counties, including the following locations... Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Crosswinds Boating Center, Seaforth Boat Dock, Crosswinds Campground, and New Hill. This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 78 and 98.
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.
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Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning2 official warnings in effect: Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
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Official Warning2 official warnings in effect: Tornado Warning, Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
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