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Alamance County Emergency Management Office
Sunday August 18th, 2024 :: 08:18 p.m. EDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 09:15PM Sunday

SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Alamance County in central North Carolina... North central Moore County in central North Carolina... Southern Orange County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Randolph County in central North Carolina... Central Lee County in central North Carolina... Chatham County in central North Carolina...

* Until 915 PM EDT.

* At 817 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles south of Graham to 11 miles northwest of Carthage, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Chapel Hill, Sanford, Pittsboro, Siler City, Carrboro, Goldston, Staley, Snow Camp, Gum Springs, and Harpers Crossroads.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALAMANCE, NC ... CHATHAM, NC ... LEE, NC ... MOORE, NC ... ORANGE, NC ... RANDOLPH, NC

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Alamance County Emergency Management Office
124 West Elm Street
Graham, NC 27253

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 336-290-0662

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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