Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Franklin 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 September 4 at 9:38PM EDT until September 4 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms, thus a Special Weather Statement has been issued until 10:30 PM. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
Effective September 4, 2026 at 9:38 PM ET · Expires September 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
September 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM ET
Last Checked
18 hours ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Franklin 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 (18 hours ago). It's set to expire September 4, 2026 at 9:48 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Franklin County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Franklin County, North Carolina as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Wayne County, Wilson County.