Wake 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The storms which prompted the warning have since been replaced by Tornado Warnings.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 1:40PM EDT until October 11 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

TORRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Nash County in central North Carolina... Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Franklin County in central North Carolina... * Until 215 PM EDT. * At 140 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Zebulon, or 18 miles east of Raleigh, 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... Bunn around 145 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pilot, Spring Hope, and Middlesex. This includes NC Highway 264 between Mile Markers 22 and 30.

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 1:30PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 130 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Wake Forest, or 13 miles northeast of Raleigh, 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 Wake and west central Franklin Counties, including the following locations... Rolesville and Youngsville.

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 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 1:23PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 123 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Wake Forest, or 11 miles northeast of Raleigh, moving northeast at 30 mph. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible. The tornado will be near... Wake Forest around 130 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rolesville and Youngsville.

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 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 1:19PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 118 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Wake Forest, or 9 miles northeast of Raleigh, moving northeast at 25 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... Wake Forest around 125 PM EDT. Bunn around 140 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rolesville, Youngsville, and Falls Lake. This includes Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 17 and 20.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 1:15PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 115 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of Raleigh, 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... Wake Forest around 120 PM EDT. Bunn around 140 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Rolesville, Youngsville, and Falls Lake. This includes Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 12 and 23.

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 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 1:09PM 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... Northeastern Wake County in central North Carolina... Southwestern Franklin County in central North Carolina... * Until 200 PM EDT. * At 109 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Raleigh, moving northeast at 20 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 and Wake Forest around 115 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pilot, Rolesville, Knightdale, Youngsville, and Falls Lake. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 300 and 302. Interstate 440 between Mile Markers 6 and 16. Interstate 540 between Mile Markers 12 and 24.

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 12:59PM 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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:06PM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 1206 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 9 miles east of Pittsboro, moving northeast at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Cary, Apex, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Crosswinds Boating Center, Seaforth Boat Dock, Crosswinds Campground, Carpenter, and Jordan Lake.

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.

“Tornado Warning issued October 11 at 12:00PM EDT until October 11 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC”

At 1200 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles east of Pittsboro, 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. Locations impacted include... Cary, Apex, Jordan Lake State Rec Area, Crosswinds Boating Center, Seaforth Boat Dock, Crosswinds Campground, New Hill, Carpenter, Jordan Lake, and Shearon Harris Reservoir. This includes US 1 between Mile Markers 83 and 99.

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 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.