Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Alamance County, North Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 6 at 7:16PM EDT until August 6 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
At 715 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Pittsboro to near Elon, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Chapel Hill, Burlington, Graham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Carrboro, Mebane, Elon, Gibsonville, and Haw River. This includes the following highways... Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 163 and 171. Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 140 and 162, and between Mile Markers 259 and 269. US 1 near Mile Marker 81.
Effective August 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM ET · Expires August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
55 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Alamance County, North Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (55 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Alamance County?
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