Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Richmond 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 21 at 6:22PM EDT until August 21 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
SVRRAH The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Scotland County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Richmond County in central North Carolina... Hoke County in central North Carolina... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 622 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hamlet, or 9 miles southeast of Rockingham, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Laurinburg, Raeford, Hamlet, Maxton, Hoffman, Antioch, Dobbins Heights, Wagram, Gibson, and East Laurinburg.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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 Richmond 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Richmond County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Richmond 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 Scotland County, Hoke County.